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RV54 BYL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 134,233 miles on the clock, averaging 7,656 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RV54 BYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,656

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,233 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,656
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 BYL 23k51k79k107k134k '07'22'16

Check RV54 BYL

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,233 miles
Since last MOT+850 miles
PASS
Mileage133,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,383 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage131,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage124,492 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,334 miles
PASS
Mileage117,117 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,116 miles
Since last MOT+7,162 miles
PASS
Mileage109,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage101,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,803 miles
PASS
Mileage94,795 miles
Since last MOT+7,178 miles
PASS
Mileage87,617 miles
Since last MOT+7,060 miles
PASS
Mileage80,557 miles
Since last MOT+14,001 miles
PASS
Mileage66,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,556 miles
Since last MOT+10,464 miles
PASS
Mileage56,092 miles
Since last MOT+11,566 miles
PASS
Mileage44,526 miles
Since last MOT+10,077 miles
PASS
Mileage34,449 miles
Since last MOT+11,031 miles
PASS
Mileage23,418 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 BYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 BYL

What car is RV54 BYL?

RV54 BYL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RV54 BYL?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 BYL was 134,233 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 BYL passed its MOT?

RV54 BYL has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2022.

Is RV54 BYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV54 BYL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RV54 BYL?

RV54 BYL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.