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 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 104,730 miles on the clock, averaging 7,333 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RA54 VDP
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 | 104,730 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,926 |
| Average per year | 7,333 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA54 VDP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RA54 VDP
What car is RA54 VDP?
RA54 VDP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RA54 VDP?
The last recorded mileage for RA54 VDP was 104,730 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA54 VDP passed its MOT?
RA54 VDP has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2016.
Is RA54 VDP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA54 VDP 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 VDP?
RA54 VDP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.