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RV54 CTE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 1600cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 177,253 miles on the clock, averaging 7,890 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RV54 CTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,890

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,113
Average per year7,890
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 CTE 48k80k112k145k177k '07'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage177,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage169,140 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,091 miles
Since last MOT+8,173 miles
PASS
Mileage160,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage153,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,423 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage147,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,211 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage139,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage131,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,332 miles
Since last MOT+2,181 miles
PASS
Mileage129,151 miles
Since last MOT+11,381 miles
PASS
Mileage117,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,603 miles
PASS
Mileage109,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,325 miles
PASS
Mileage106,842 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,338 miles
PASS
Mileage103,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,011 miles
PASS
Mileage99,492 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage95,368 miles
Since last MOT+9,938 miles
PASS
Mileage85,430 miles
Since last MOT+18,911 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,519 miles
Since last MOT+18,890 miles
PASS
Mileage47,629 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 CTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 CTE

What car is RV54 CTE?

RV54 CTE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RV54 CTE?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 CTE was 177,253 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 CTE passed its MOT?

RV54 CTE has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 7 Mar 2024.

Is RV54 CTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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