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 1600cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 87,971 miles on the clock, averaging 5,972 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RY05 XLB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,971 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,561 |
| Average per year | 5,972 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY05 XLB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RY05 XLB
What car is RY05 XLB?
RY05 XLB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RY05 XLB?
The last recorded mileage for RY05 XLB was 87,971 miles, recorded on 21 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY05 XLB passed its MOT?
RY05 XLB has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 May 2019.
Is RY05 XLB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 XLB 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 XLB?
RY05 XLB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.