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RV54 CWJ

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 190,464 miles on the clock, averaging 15,685 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 CWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
15,685

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 reading190,464 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,875
Average per year15,685
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV54 CWJ 79k107k135k162k190k '07'14'11

Check RV54 CWJ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,464 miles
Since last MOT+21,875 miles
PASS
Mileage168,589 miles
Since last MOT+19,656 miles
PASS
Mileage148,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,933 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,519 miles
Since last MOT+8,001 miles
PASS
Mileage129,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,788 miles
PASS
Mileage119,730 miles
Since last MOT+18,342 miles
PASS
Mileage101,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,388 miles
Since last MOT+22,799 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,589 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 CWJ
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 CWJ

What car is RV54 CWJ?

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

What is the mileage of RV54 CWJ?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 CWJ was 190,464 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 CWJ passed its MOT?

RV54 CWJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2014.

Is RV54 CWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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