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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 161,019 miles on the clock, averaging 8,715 miles per year, around 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 FVH
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,019 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,715 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RN54 FVH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RN54 FVH
What car is RN54 FVH?
RN54 FVH is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RN54 FVH?
The last recorded mileage for RN54 FVH was 161,019 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN54 FVH passed its MOT?
RN54 FVH has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2019.
Is RN54 FVH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN54 FVH 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 FVH?
RN54 FVH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.