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DG54 FGU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 85,845 miles on the clock, averaging 3,743 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for DG54 FGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,743

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,845 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,743
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG54 FGU 18k35k52k69k86k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage81,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage80,185 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,184 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage77,046 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage72,282 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,269 miles
Since last MOT+18,555 miles
PASS
Mileage53,714 miles
PASS
Mileage59,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
PASS
Mileage50,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage44,289 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
PASS
Mileage44,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage41,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
PASS
Mileage39,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,325 miles
PASS
Mileage36,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage33,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage31,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,968 miles
PASS
Mileage27,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage22,948 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage18,399 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 FGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About DG54 FGU

What car is DG54 FGU?

DG54 FGU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DG54 FGU?

The last recorded mileage for DG54 FGU was 85,845 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG54 FGU passed its MOT?

DG54 FGU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2025.

Is DG54 FGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG54 FGU 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 DG54 FGU?

DG54 FGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.