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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 322,760 miles on the clock, averaging 17,846 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 KFZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 322,760 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 28,088 |
| Average per year | 17,846 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 KFZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 KFZ
What car is RN54 KFZ?
RN54 KFZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RN54 KFZ?
The last recorded mileage for RN54 KFZ was 322,760 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN54 KFZ passed its MOT?
RN54 KFZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2024.
Is RN54 KFZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN54 KFZ 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 KFZ?
RN54 KFZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.