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RV54 CHY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 201,335 miles on the clock, averaging 13,011 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 CHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,011

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,900
Average per year13,011
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 CHY 40k80k121k161k201k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,900 miles
PASS
Mileage190,435 miles
Since last MOT+21,135 miles
PASS
Mileage169,300 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,174 miles
Since last MOT+20,004 miles
PASS
Mileage149,170 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,169 miles
Since last MOT+16,378 miles
PASS
Mileage132,791 miles
Since last MOT+9,706 miles
PASS
Mileage123,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,085 miles
Since last MOT+10,103 miles
PASS
Mileage112,982 miles
Since last MOT+14,566 miles
PASS
Mileage98,416 miles
Since last MOT+12,045 miles
PASS
Mileage86,371 miles
Since last MOT+10,855 miles
PASS
Mileage75,516 miles
Since last MOT+5,739 miles
PASS
Mileage69,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage60,912 miles
Since last MOT+20,573 miles
PASS
Mileage40,339 miles
Since last MOT+365 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,974 miles

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

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About RV54 CHY

What car is RV54 CHY?

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

What is the mileage of RV54 CHY?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 CHY was 201,335 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 CHY passed its MOT?

RV54 CHY has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2020.

Is RV54 CHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV54 CHY 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 CHY?

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