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RV54 HNU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 152,750 miles on the clock, averaging 11,875 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 HNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,875

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,209
Average per year11,875
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 HNU 40k68k96k124k153k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,750 miles
Since last MOT+11,209 miles
PASS
Mileage141,541 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,208 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,510 miles
PASS
Mileage126,776 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,748 miles
Since last MOT+9,190 miles
PASS
Mileage117,558 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,555 miles
Since last MOT+9,617 miles
PASS
Mileage107,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,938 miles
Since last MOT+16,743 miles
PASS
Mileage91,195 miles
Since last MOT+11,720 miles
PASS
Mileage79,475 miles
Since last MOT+17,852 miles
PASS
Mileage61,623 miles
Since last MOT+22,022 miles
PASS
Mileage39,601 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 HNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 HNU

What car is RV54 HNU?

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

What is the mileage of RV54 HNU?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 HNU was 152,750 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 HNU passed its MOT?

RV54 HNU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2017.

Is RV54 HNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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