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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 149,598 miles on the clock, averaging 11,664 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 DPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 149,598 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 11,664 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RV54 DPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RV54 DPY
What car is RV54 DPY?
RV54 DPY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RV54 DPY?
The last recorded mileage for RV54 DPY was 149,598 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV54 DPY passed its MOT?
RV54 DPY has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2016.
Is RV54 DPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV54 DPY 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 DPY?
RV54 DPY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.