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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 119,035 miles on the clock, averaging 8,123 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RN54 ETU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,035 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -34 |
| Average per year | 8,123 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN54 ETU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RN54 ETU
What car is RN54 ETU?
RN54 ETU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RN54 ETU?
The last recorded mileage for RN54 ETU was 119,035 miles, recorded on 9 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN54 ETU passed its MOT?
RN54 ETU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2020.
Is RN54 ETU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN54 ETU 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 RN54 ETU?
RN54 ETU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.