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RY05 UFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 133,006 miles on the clock, averaging 7,617 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY05 UFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,617

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,006 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,026
Average per year7,617
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 UFZ 22k49k77k105k133k '08'23'17

Check RY05 UFZ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage133,006 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage123,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,980 miles
Since last MOT+8,792 miles
PASS
Mileage115,188 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
PASS
Mileage110,523 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,517 miles
Since last MOT+10,876 miles
PASS
Mileage99,641 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,615 miles
Since last MOT+7,836 miles
PASS
Mileage91,779 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage87,333 miles
Since last MOT+7,706 miles
PASS
Mileage79,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage71,687 miles
Since last MOT+8,996 miles
PASS
Mileage62,691 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage53,363 miles
Since last MOT+10,122 miles
PASS
Mileage43,241 miles
Since last MOT+15,605 miles
PASS
Mileage27,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage21,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,598 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 UFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RY05 UFZ

What car is RY05 UFZ?

RY05 UFZ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY05 UFZ?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 UFZ was 133,006 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 UFZ passed its MOT?

RY05 UFZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jan 2023.

Is RY05 UFZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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