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GF54 FVJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 56,505 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GF54 FVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading56,505 miles
Reading date
Miles last year89
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF54 FVJ 65k65k65k65k65k '07'09'09

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,505 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,416 miles
PASS
Mileage118,436 miles
Since last MOT+24,644 miles
PASS
Mileage93,792 miles
Since last MOT+28,912 miles
PASS
Mileage64,880 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 FVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GF54 FVJ

What car is GF54 FVJ?

GF54 FVJ is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GF54 FVJ?

The last recorded mileage for GF54 FVJ was 56,505 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF54 FVJ passed its MOT?

GF54 FVJ has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Oct 2009.

Is GF54 FVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF54 FVJ 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 GF54 FVJ?

GF54 FVJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.