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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 146,403 miles on the clock, averaging 5,381 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for RL54 LHO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 146,403 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,381 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL54 LHO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RL54 LHO
What car is RL54 LHO?
RL54 LHO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RL54 LHO?
The last recorded mileage for RL54 LHO was 146,403 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL54 LHO passed its MOT?
RL54 LHO has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 4 Dec 2024.
Is RL54 LHO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL54 LHO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL54 LHO?
RL54 LHO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.