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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 125,630 miles on the clock, averaging 4,532 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RA54 VXD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 125,630 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 111 |
| Average per year | 4,532 |
| 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 VXD |
| 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 VXD
What car is RA54 VXD?
RA54 VXD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RA54 VXD?
The last recorded mileage for RA54 VXD was 125,630 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA54 VXD passed its MOT?
RA54 VXD has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2022.
Is RA54 VXD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA54 VXD 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 VXD?
RA54 VXD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.