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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 197,709 miles on the clock, averaging 11,258 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GL54 EKC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 197,709 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 11,258 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | GL54 EKC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About GL54 EKC
What car is GL54 EKC?
GL54 EKC is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GL54 EKC?
The last recorded mileage for GL54 EKC was 197,709 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL54 EKC passed its MOT?
GL54 EKC has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2023.
Is GL54 EKC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL54 EKC 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 GL54 EKC?
GL54 EKC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.