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 Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 125,793 miles on the clock, averaging 7,646 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FY54 BFU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 125,793 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,853 |
| Average per year | 7,646 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FY54 BFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About FY54 BFU
What car is FY54 BFU?
FY54 BFU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.
What is the mileage of FY54 BFU?
The last recorded mileage for FY54 BFU was 125,793 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FY54 BFU passed its MOT?
FY54 BFU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Aug 2017.
Is FY54 BFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY54 BFU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FY54 BFU?
FY54 BFU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.