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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 132,035 miles on the clock, averaging 5,451 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RA54 DXX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 132,035 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,451 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA54 DXX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RA54 DXX
What car is RA54 DXX?
RA54 DXX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RA54 DXX?
The last recorded mileage for RA54 DXX was 132,035 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA54 DXX passed its MOT?
RA54 DXX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2017.
Is RA54 DXX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA54 DXX 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 RA54 DXX?
RA54 DXX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.