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RY05 FVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 120,257 miles on the clock, averaging 7,196 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for RY05 FVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,196

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,449
Average per year7,196
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 FVP 63k78k92k106k120k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage116,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage113,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage109,554 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage103,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,551 miles
Since last MOT+437 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,114 miles
Since last MOT+15,492 miles
PASS
Mileage87,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage85,398 miles
Since last MOT+21,904 miles
PASS
Mileage63,494 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 FVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RY05 FVP

What car is RY05 FVP?

RY05 FVP is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY05 FVP?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 FVP was 120,257 miles, recorded on 6 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 FVP passed its MOT?

RY05 FVP has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2016.

Is RY05 FVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 FVP 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 FVP?

RY05 FVP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.