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DG54 SYJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 150,986 miles on the clock, averaging 10,830 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for DG54 SYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,830

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,479
Average per year10,830
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG54 SYJ 26k57k88k120k151k '07'19'12

Check DG54 SYJ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,479 miles
PASS
Mileage145,507 miles
Since last MOT+14,096 miles
PASS
Mileage131,411 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,410 miles
Since last MOT+14,850 miles
PASS
Mileage116,560 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage109,479 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage100,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,736 miles
Since last MOT+12,842 miles
PASS
Mileage87,894 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,799 miles
Since last MOT+15,176 miles
PASS
Mileage72,623 miles
Since last MOT+10,987 miles
PASS
Mileage61,636 miles
Since last MOT+12,652 miles
PASS
Mileage48,984 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,907 miles
Since last MOT+11,664 miles
PASS
Mileage37,243 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,054 miles
Since last MOT+11,516 miles
PASS
Mileage25,538 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 SYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About DG54 SYJ

What car is DG54 SYJ?

DG54 SYJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DG54 SYJ?

The last recorded mileage for DG54 SYJ was 150,986 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG54 SYJ passed its MOT?

DG54 SYJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2019.

Is DG54 SYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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