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FY54 VLN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 95,898 miles on the clock, averaging 5,551 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 FY54 VLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,551

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,551
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FY54 VLN 19k38k57k77k96k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,898 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,897 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage93,374 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage90,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,702 miles
PASS
Mileage84,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage77,608 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage72,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage66,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,918 miles
PASS
Mileage61,076 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage53,586 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage41,871 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage34,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,519 miles
Since last MOT+5,383 miles
PASS
Mileage29,136 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage23,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage18,978 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About FY54 VLN

What car is FY54 VLN?

FY54 VLN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.

What is the mileage of FY54 VLN?

The last recorded mileage for FY54 VLN was 95,898 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY54 VLN passed its MOT?

FY54 VLN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2021.

Is FY54 VLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY54 VLN 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 FY54 VLN?

FY54 VLN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.