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RN54 FHA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 163,510 miles on the clock, averaging 7,062 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 RN54 FHA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
163,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,062

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

Below average
Latest reading163,510 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,062
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN54 FHA 33k66k98k131k164k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,510 miles
Since last MOT+13,539 miles
PASS
Mileage149,971 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,968 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage143,646 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,641 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage135,435 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,434 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage130,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,373 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage124,470 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage117,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage110,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,324 miles
PASS
Mileage102,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,625 miles
Since last MOT+9,643 miles
PASS
Mileage92,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage83,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage74,795 miles
Since last MOT+9,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,440 miles
Since last MOT+1,450 miles
PASS
Mileage63,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage60,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage54,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage49,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage44,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage39,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage33,049 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 FHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RN54 FHA

What car is RN54 FHA?

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

What is the mileage of RN54 FHA?

The last recorded mileage for RN54 FHA was 163,510 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN54 FHA passed its MOT?

RN54 FHA has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2026.

Is RN54 FHA ULEZ compliant?

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

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