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RV54 TXL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 170,103 miles on the clock, averaging 14,975 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 TXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
14,975

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 reading170,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,461
Average per year14,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 TXL 18k56k94k132k170k '07'17'11

Check RV54 TXL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,103 miles
Since last MOT+18,461 miles
PASS
Mileage151,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,642 miles
Since last MOT+18,822 miles
PASS
Mileage132,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,820 miles
Since last MOT+17,682 miles
PASS
Mileage115,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,138 miles
Since last MOT+12,266 miles
PASS
Mileage102,872 miles
Since last MOT+16,025 miles
PASS
Mileage86,847 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage82,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,263 miles
Since last MOT+8,269 miles
PASS
Mileage73,994 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,992 miles
Since last MOT+21,108 miles
PASS
Mileage52,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,884 miles
Since last MOT+19,245 miles
PASS
Mileage33,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,639 miles
Since last MOT+15,530 miles
PASS
Mileage18,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,109 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
PASS
Mileage18,037 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 TXL
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 TXL

What car is RV54 TXL?

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

What is the mileage of RV54 TXL?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 TXL was 170,103 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 TXL passed its MOT?

RV54 TXL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2017.

Is RV54 TXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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