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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 173,929 miles on the clock, averaging 4,203 miles per year, well below 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 ET54 TSZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 173,929 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,203 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ET54 TSZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About ET54 TSZ
What car is ET54 TSZ?
ET54 TSZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of ET54 TSZ?
The last recorded mileage for ET54 TSZ was 173,929 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET54 TSZ passed its MOT?
ET54 TSZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2022.
Is ET54 TSZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET54 TSZ 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 ET54 TSZ?
ET54 TSZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.