Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 165,104 miles on the clock, averaging 7,684 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 CTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,104 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,715 |
| Average per year | 7,684 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RV54 CTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RV54 CTU
What car is RV54 CTU?
RV54 CTU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RV54 CTU?
The last recorded mileage for RV54 CTU was 165,104 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV54 CTU passed its MOT?
RV54 CTU has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.
Is RV54 CTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV54 CTU 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 CTU?
RV54 CTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.