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 Petrol 1600cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 145,391 miles on the clock, averaging 6,246 miles per year, 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 OLW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 145,391 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 6,246 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX54 OLW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About EX54 OLW
What car is EX54 OLW?
EX54 OLW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EX54 OLW?
The last recorded mileage for EX54 OLW was 145,391 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX54 OLW passed its MOT?
EX54 OLW has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2026.
Is EX54 OLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX54 OLW 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 OLW?
EX54 OLW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.