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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 112,291 miles on the clock, averaging 6,412 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RY05 WDM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,291 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,412 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY05 WDM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RY05 WDM
What car is RY05 WDM?
RY05 WDM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RY05 WDM?
The last recorded mileage for RY05 WDM was 112,291 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY05 WDM passed its MOT?
RY05 WDM has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2019.
Is RY05 WDM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 WDM 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 WDM?
RY05 WDM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.