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 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 147,963 miles on the clock, averaging 11,309 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 AF54 YCJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,963 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 138 |
| Average per year | 11,309 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | AF54 YCJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About AF54 YCJ
What car is AF54 YCJ?
AF54 YCJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AF54 YCJ?
The last recorded mileage for AF54 YCJ was 147,963 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF54 YCJ passed its MOT?
AF54 YCJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2017.
Is AF54 YCJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF54 YCJ 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 AF54 YCJ?
AF54 YCJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.