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RV54 CEN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 227,601 miles on the clock, averaging 19,357 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV54 CEN

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
19,357

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading227,601 miles
Reading date
Average per year19,357
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 CEN 27k77k127k178k228k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage227,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,601 miles
Since last MOT+30,317 miles
PASS
Mileage197,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,284 miles
Since last MOT+34,034 miles
PASS
Mileage163,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,250 miles
Since last MOT+46,607 miles
PASS
Mileage116,643 miles
Since last MOT+30,975 miles
PASS
Mileage85,668 miles
Since last MOT+1,325 miles
PASS
Mileage84,343 miles
Since last MOT+9,502 miles
PASS
Mileage74,841 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,839 miles
Since last MOT+9,210 miles
PASS
Mileage65,629 miles
Since last MOT+10,166 miles
PASS
Mileage55,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,463 miles
Since last MOT+9,301 miles
PASS
Mileage46,162 miles
Since last MOT+10,139 miles
PASS
Mileage36,023 miles
Since last MOT+8,695 miles
PASS
Mileage27,328 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 CEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 CEN

What car is RV54 CEN?

RV54 CEN is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RV54 CEN?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 CEN was 227,601 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 CEN passed its MOT?

RV54 CEN has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2017.

Is RV54 CEN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV54 CEN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RV54 CEN?

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