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GL54 JSU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 119,044 miles on the clock, averaging 6,397 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 GL54 JSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,044
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,397

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,044 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL54 JSU 7k35k63k91k119k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage112,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,272 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
PASS
Mileage104,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,186 miles
PASS
Mileage96,387 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,386 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage93,362 miles
Since last MOT+1,777 miles
PASS
Mileage91,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage87,209 miles
Since last MOT+11,149 miles
PASS
Mileage76,060 miles
Since last MOT+8,456 miles
PASS
Mileage67,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage60,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,071 miles
PASS
Mileage53,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
PASS
Mileage46,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage41,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage36,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage28,339 miles
Since last MOT+9,375 miles
PASS
Mileage18,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage12,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage7,138 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 JSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GL54 JSU

What car is GL54 JSU?

GL54 JSU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GL54 JSU?

The last recorded mileage for GL54 JSU was 119,044 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL54 JSU passed its MOT?

GL54 JSU has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2025.

Is GL54 JSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL54 JSU 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 GL54 JSU?

GL54 JSU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.