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RM54 RAD

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 67,776 miles on the clock, averaging 4,290 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RM54 RAD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
67,776
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,290

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,776 miles
Reading date
Miles last year952
Average per year4,290
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RM54 RAD 24k35k46k57k68k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,776 miles
Since last MOT+952 miles
PASS
Mileage66,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,927 miles
PASS
Mileage63,897 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage60,596 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage58,101 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage56,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,360 miles
PASS
Mileage50,949 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage44,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage38,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage30,488 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage24,132 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM54 RAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRM — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RM54 RAD

What car is RM54 RAD?

RM54 RAD is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RM54 RAD?

The last recorded mileage for RM54 RAD was 67,776 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RM54 RAD passed its MOT?

RM54 RAD has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is RM54 RAD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RM54 RAD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RM54 RAD?

RM54 RAD is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.