Yes, RV05 AAU is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 August 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for RV05 AAU?

The MOT for RV05 AAU is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of RV05 AAU?

The recorded mileage for RV05 AAU is 151,916 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RV05 AAU ULEZ compliant?

No, RV05 AAU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RV05 AAU

RV05 AAU

2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24/03/2005. Recorded mileage 151,916 miles. MOT valid until 14/03/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2005 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 14/03/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 151,916 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 14/03/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/08/2027

Mileage: 151,916 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2005
Engine: 2000cc

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RV05 AAU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
151,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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RV05 AAU Mileage History

12/07/2022133,798 mi
26/02/2024140,506 mi+6,708 mi
05/03/2024140,506 mi
15/03/2025147,600 mi+7,094 mi
06/03/2026151,916 mi+4,316 mi

Average of roughly 4,964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RV05 AAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 06:46

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (RV05 AAU) between July 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not retract. (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up ring deformed. (1.6 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))”.

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