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RV54 DFY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 225,272 miles on the clock, averaging 10,577 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RV54 DFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
225,272
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,577

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading225,272 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,601
Average per year10,577
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 DFY 51k95k138k182k225k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage225,272 miles
Since last MOT+1,601 miles
PASS
Mileage223,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage223,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,164 miles
PASS
Mileage213,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage213,507 miles
Since last MOT+107,249 miles
PASS
Mileage106,258 miles
PASS
Mileage198,015 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,891 miles
Since last MOT+13,754 miles
PASS
Mileage184,137 miles
Since last MOT+9,544 miles
PASS
Mileage174,593 miles
Since last MOT+15,817 miles
PASS
Mileage158,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,776 miles
Since last MOT+19,249 miles
PASS
Mileage139,527 miles
Since last MOT+14,775 miles
PASS
Mileage124,752 miles
Since last MOT+25,328 miles
PASS
Mileage99,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage93,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,319 miles
PASS
Mileage86,397 miles
Since last MOT+9,692 miles
PASS
Mileage76,705 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,662 miles
Since last MOT+25,315 miles
PASS
Mileage51,347 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 DFY

What car is RV54 DFY?

RV54 DFY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RV54 DFY?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 DFY was 225,272 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 DFY passed its MOT?

RV54 DFY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2024.

Is RV54 DFY ULEZ compliant?

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

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