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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 148,736 miles on the clock, averaging 8,512 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.
MOT & Mileage History for RL54 BHU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 148,736 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,512 |
| 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
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL54 BHU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RL54 BHU
What car is RL54 BHU?
RL54 BHU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RL54 BHU?
The last recorded mileage for RL54 BHU was 148,736 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL54 BHU passed its MOT?
RL54 BHU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2021.
Is RL54 BHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL54 BHU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL54 BHU?
RL54 BHU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.