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RL54 RNU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 150,135 miles on the clock, averaging 12,328 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL54 RNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,328

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,135 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,328
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL54 RNU 32k61k91k121k150k '07'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,135 miles
Since last MOT+13,089 miles
PASS
Mileage137,046 miles
Since last MOT+11,916 miles
PASS
Mileage125,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,130 miles
Since last MOT+1,148 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,982 miles
Since last MOT+12,303 miles
PASS
Mileage111,679 miles
Since last MOT+15,969 miles
PASS
Mileage95,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,710 miles
Since last MOT+15,257 miles
PASS
Mileage80,453 miles
Since last MOT+13,942 miles
PASS
Mileage66,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
Mileage56,763 miles
Since last MOT+10,727 miles
PASS
Mileage46,036 miles
Since last MOT+14,225 miles
PASS
Mileage31,811 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 RNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RL54 RNU

What car is RL54 RNU?

RL54 RNU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RL54 RNU?

The last recorded mileage for RL54 RNU was 150,135 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL54 RNU passed its MOT?

RL54 RNU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2017.

Is RL54 RNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL54 RNU 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 RNU?

RL54 RNU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.