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PK54 RLV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 254,115 miles on the clock, averaging 13,343 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PK54 RLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
254,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
13,343

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading254,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,694
Average per year13,343
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK54 RLV 81k124k167k211k254k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage254,115 miles
Since last MOT+20,694 miles
PASS
Mileage233,421 miles
Since last MOT+16,596 miles
PASS
Mileage216,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,825 miles
Since last MOT+13,504 miles
PASS
Mileage203,321 miles
Since last MOT+13,287 miles
PASS
Mileage190,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,034 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage190,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,676 miles
PASS
Mileage187,356 miles
Since last MOT+14,104 miles
PASS
Mileage173,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage164,366 miles
Since last MOT+12,508 miles
PASS
Mileage151,858 miles
Since last MOT+15,430 miles
PASS
Mileage136,428 miles
Since last MOT+15,789 miles
PASS
Mileage120,639 miles
Since last MOT+19,215 miles
PASS
Mileage101,424 miles
Since last MOT+20,865 miles
PASS
Mileage80,559 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 RLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PK54 RLV

What car is PK54 RLV?

PK54 RLV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PK54 RLV?

The last recorded mileage for PK54 RLV was 254,115 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK54 RLV passed its MOT?

PK54 RLV has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2020.

Is PK54 RLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK54 RLV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PK54 RLV?

PK54 RLV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.