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RY54 AGU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 170,953 miles on the clock, averaging 10,589 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 RY54 AGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,589

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,953 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,589
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY54 AGU 34k68k102k137k171k '07'20'14

Check RY54 AGU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,953 miles
Since last MOT+10,122 miles
PASS
Mileage160,831 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage152,861 miles
Since last MOT+8,118 miles
PASS
Mileage144,743 miles
Since last MOT+18,425 miles
PASS
Mileage126,318 miles
Since last MOT+15,502 miles
PASS
Mileage110,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,313 miles
PASS
Mileage104,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage99,364 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage92,663 miles
Since last MOT+11,792 miles
PASS
Mileage80,871 miles
Since last MOT+7,117 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,754 miles
Since last MOT+14,390 miles
PASS
Mileage59,364 miles
Since last MOT+25,334 miles
PASS
Mileage34,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,030 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RY54 AGU

What car is RY54 AGU?

RY54 AGU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RY54 AGU?

The last recorded mileage for RY54 AGU was 170,953 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY54 AGU passed its MOT?

RY54 AGU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2020.

Is RY54 AGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY54 AGU 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 RY54 AGU?

RY54 AGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.