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EX54 OLR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 105,355 miles on the clock, averaging 4,402 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 EX54 OLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,402

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading105,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year4,402
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX54 OLR 34k52k70k88k105k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,355 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,334 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage101,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,572 miles
Since last MOT+4,296 miles
PASS
Mileage97,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
PASS
Mileage93,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage87,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage83,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage78,221 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
PASS
Mileage71,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,221 miles
PASS
Mileage70,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,810 miles
PASS
Mileage68,663 miles
Since last MOT+802 miles
PASS
Mileage67,861 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,846 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage66,723 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage59,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage54,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage50,112 miles
Since last MOT+10,815 miles
PASS
Mileage39,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,853 miles
PASS
Mileage34,444 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 OLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EX54 OLR

What car is EX54 OLR?

EX54 OLR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EX54 OLR?

The last recorded mileage for EX54 OLR was 105,355 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX54 OLR passed its MOT?

EX54 OLR has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2023.

Is EX54 OLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX54 OLR 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 EX54 OLR?

EX54 OLR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.