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RN54 XZW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 178,053 miles on the clock, averaging 12,939 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RN54 XZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,939

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,769
Average per year12,939
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN54 XZW 36k72k107k143k178k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,053 miles
Since last MOT+16,769 miles
PASS
Mileage161,284 miles
Since last MOT+15,527 miles
PASS
Mileage145,757 miles
Since last MOT+9,379 miles
PASS
Mileage136,378 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,324 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage126,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,155 miles
Since last MOT+13,371 miles
PASS
Mileage112,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
PASS
Mileage107,007 miles
Since last MOT+17,692 miles
PASS
Mileage89,315 miles
Since last MOT+549 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,766 miles
Since last MOT+26,083 miles
PASS
Mileage62,683 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,636 miles
Since last MOT+15,104 miles
PASS
Mileage47,532 miles
Since last MOT+11,075 miles
PASS
Mileage36,457 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 XZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RN54 XZW

What car is RN54 XZW?

RN54 XZW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RN54 XZW?

The last recorded mileage for RN54 XZW was 178,053 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN54 XZW passed its MOT?

RN54 XZW has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2018.

Is RN54 XZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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