Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 2000cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 147,660 miles on the clock, averaging 8,452 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RY05 FBL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 147,660 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,554 |
| Average per year | 8,452 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY05 FBL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RY05 FBL
What car is RY05 FBL?
RY05 FBL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RY05 FBL?
The last recorded mileage for RY05 FBL was 147,660 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY05 FBL passed its MOT?
RY05 FBL has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2017.
Is RY05 FBL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 FBL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RY05 FBL?
RY05 FBL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.