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 1900cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 70,165 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RY54 CTO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 70,165 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -50,848 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | RY54 CTO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RY54 CTO
What car is RY54 CTO?
RY54 CTO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RY54 CTO?
The last recorded mileage for RY54 CTO was 70,165 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY54 CTO passed its MOT?
RY54 CTO has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2014.
Is RY54 CTO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY54 CTO 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 CTO?
RY54 CTO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.