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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 129,400 miles on the clock, averaging 8,675 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RA54 JAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,400 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,675 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 JAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 JAO
What car is RA54 JAO?
RA54 JAO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RA54 JAO?
The last recorded mileage for RA54 JAO was 129,400 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA54 JAO passed its MOT?
RA54 JAO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2020.
Is RA54 JAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA54 JAO 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 JAO?
RA54 JAO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.