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RY05 NZT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 142,206 miles on the clock, averaging 8,452 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for RY05 NZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,452

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,522
Average per year8,452
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 NZT 16k48k79k111k142k '09'24'16

Check RY05 NZT

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,522 miles
PASS
Mileage134,684 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,971 miles
PASS
Mileage123,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage115,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,203 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage107,111 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage99,606 miles
Since last MOT+505 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
PASS
Mileage94,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,282 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage90,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,786 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage88,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage85,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage82,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage76,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage67,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,815 miles
Since last MOT+10,416 miles
PASS
Mileage57,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,680 miles
PASS
Mileage48,719 miles
Since last MOT+16,184 miles
PASS
Mileage32,535 miles
Since last MOT+16,042 miles
PASS
Mileage16,493 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 NZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RY05 NZT

What car is RY05 NZT?

RY05 NZT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY05 NZT?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 NZT was 142,206 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 NZT passed its MOT?

RY05 NZT has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2024.

Is RY05 NZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 NZT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RY05 NZT?

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