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RN54 ENJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 175,243 miles on the clock, averaging 9,615 miles per year, above 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 RN54 ENJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,615

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,243 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,615
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN54 ENJ 99k118k137k156k175k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage167,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage161,976 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage148,446 miles
Since last MOT+8,996 miles
PASS
Mileage139,450 miles
Since last MOT+10,143 miles
PASS
Mileage129,307 miles
Since last MOT+11,475 miles
PASS
Mileage117,832 miles
Since last MOT+18,883 miles
PASS
Mileage98,949 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,948 miles

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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

RegistrationRN54 ENJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RN54 ENJ

What car is RN54 ENJ?

RN54 ENJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RN54 ENJ?

The last recorded mileage for RN54 ENJ was 175,243 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN54 ENJ passed its MOT?

RN54 ENJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2015.

Is RN54 ENJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN54 ENJ 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 RN54 ENJ?

RN54 ENJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.