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RV54 CXU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 141,137 miles on the clock, averaging 6,733 miles per year, below 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 CXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,733

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,861
Average per year6,733
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 CXU 20k50k81k111k141k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,137 miles
Since last MOT+18,861 miles
PASS
Mileage122,276 miles
Since last MOT+18,545 miles
PASS
Mileage103,731 miles
Since last MOT+19,137 miles
PASS
Mileage84,594 miles
Since last MOT+12,993 miles
PASS
Mileage71,601 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage69,945 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,830 miles
PASS
Mileage64,108 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,101 miles
PASS
Mileage64,320 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage61,633 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage59,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,375 miles
PASS
Mileage57,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,145 miles
Since last MOT+1,849 miles
PASS
Mileage55,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,296 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage53,072 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage51,285 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage47,683 miles
Since last MOT+1,215 miles
PASS
Mileage46,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,537 miles
PASS
Mileage38,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,931 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage32,278 miles
Since last MOT+12,201 miles
PASS
Mileage20,077 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV54 CXU

What car is RV54 CXU?

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

What is the mileage of RV54 CXU?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 CXU was 141,137 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 CXU passed its MOT?

RV54 CXU has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is RV54 CXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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