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 Petrol 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 154,187 miles on the clock, averaging 9,484 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA54 JKU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 154,187 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,484 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA54 JKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| 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 JKU
What car is RA54 JKU?
RA54 JKU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RA54 JKU?
The last recorded mileage for RA54 JKU was 154,187 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA54 JKU passed its MOT?
RA54 JKU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2019.
Is RA54 JKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA54 JKU 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 RA54 JKU?
RA54 JKU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.