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RN54 SVG

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 205,928 miles on the clock, averaging 8,626 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 SVG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
205,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,626

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading205,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,774
Average per year8,626
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN54 SVG 52k91k129k167k206k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,928 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage199,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,373 miles
PASS
Mileage192,781 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage185,692 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage178,393 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,435 miles
PASS
Mileage172,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,766 miles
PASS
Mileage164,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,900 miles
PASS
Mileage156,291 miles
Since last MOT+380 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage146,912 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage141,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage133,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,203 miles
PASS
Mileage121,825 miles
Since last MOT+9,665 miles
PASS
Mileage112,160 miles
Since last MOT+11,760 miles
PASS
Mileage100,400 miles
Since last MOT+14,470 miles
PASS
Mileage85,930 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage82,178 miles
Since last MOT+9,963 miles
PASS
Mileage72,215 miles
Since last MOT+20,178 miles
PASS
Mileage52,037 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 SVG
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 SVG

What car is RN54 SVG?

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

What is the mileage of RN54 SVG?

The last recorded mileage for RN54 SVG was 205,928 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN54 SVG passed its MOT?

RN54 SVG has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is RN54 SVG ULEZ compliant?

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

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