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EX54 RYP

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 128,766 miles on the clock, averaging 5,796 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for EX54 RYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,766
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,796

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,766 miles
Reading date
Miles last year43
Average per year5,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX54 RYP 30k55k79k104k129k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,766 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,723 miles
Since last MOT+2,393 miles
PASS
Mileage126,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage122,173 miles
PASS
Mileage150,198 miles
Since last MOT+33,363 miles
PASS
Mileage116,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,076 miles
PASS
Mileage114,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage109,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
PASS
Mileage104,450 miles
Since last MOT+6,032 miles
PASS
Mileage98,418 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
PASS
Mileage92,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage75,239 miles
Since last MOT+7,703 miles
PASS
Mileage67,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,141 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,395 miles
Since last MOT+5,001 miles
PASS
Mileage56,394 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage56,390 miles
Since last MOT+13,911 miles
PASS
Mileage42,479 miles
Since last MOT+12,526 miles
PASS
Mileage29,953 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 RYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EX54 RYP

What car is EX54 RYP?

EX54 RYP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EX54 RYP?

The last recorded mileage for EX54 RYP was 128,766 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX54 RYP passed its MOT?

EX54 RYP has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2024.

Is EX54 RYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX54 RYP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX54 RYP?

EX54 RYP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.