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RY54 DSX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 108,271 miles on the clock, averaging 4,740 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RY54 DSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,740

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading108,271 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,740
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY54 DSX 51k66k80k94k108k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,918 miles
PASS
Mileage106,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage101,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage96,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,748 miles
PASS
Mileage88,275 miles
Since last MOT+8,175 miles
PASS
Mileage80,100 miles
Since last MOT+3,439 miles
PASS
Mileage76,661 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage70,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage64,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage58,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage56,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage54,290 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage51,256 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 DSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RY54 DSX

What car is RY54 DSX?

RY54 DSX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RY54 DSX?

The last recorded mileage for RY54 DSX was 108,271 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY54 DSX passed its MOT?

RY54 DSX has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2020.

Is RY54 DSX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY54 DSX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RY54 DSX?

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