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VE54 RWO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 228,440 miles on the clock, averaging 10,924 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for VE54 RWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,924

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 reading228,440 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,339
Average per year10,924
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE54 RWO 52k96k140k184k228k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,440 miles
Since last MOT+13,339 miles
PASS
Mileage215,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage215,101 miles
Since last MOT+13,771 miles
PASS
Mileage201,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
PASS
Mileage193,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage188,213 miles
Since last MOT+14,742 miles
PASS
Mileage173,471 miles
Since last MOT+15,157 miles
PASS
Mileage158,314 miles
Since last MOT+11,722 miles
PASS
Mileage146,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage140,651 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage133,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,068 miles
PASS
Mileage129,863 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage125,248 miles
Since last MOT+8,626 miles
PASS
Mileage116,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,281 miles
PASS
Mileage107,341 miles
Since last MOT+15,293 miles
PASS
Mileage92,048 miles
Since last MOT+15,566 miles
PASS
Mileage76,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,482 miles
Since last MOT+24,812 miles
PASS
Mileage51,670 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 RWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About VE54 RWO

What car is VE54 RWO?

VE54 RWO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VE54 RWO?

The last recorded mileage for VE54 RWO was 228,440 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE54 RWO passed its MOT?

VE54 RWO has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2024.

Is VE54 RWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE54 RWO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VE54 RWO?

VE54 RWO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.