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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 187,060 miles on the clock, averaging 16,895 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 AO54 HLE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 187,060 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,136 |
| Average per year | 16,895 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | AO54 HLE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About AO54 HLE
What car is AO54 HLE?
AO54 HLE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AO54 HLE?
The last recorded mileage for AO54 HLE was 187,060 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO54 HLE passed its MOT?
AO54 HLE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2015.
Is AO54 HLE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO54 HLE 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 AO54 HLE?
AO54 HLE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.