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GN54 SOC

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 129,859 miles on the clock, averaging 7,153 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GN54 SOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,153

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,299
Average per year7,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GN54 SOC 27k53k79k104k130k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,299 miles
PASS
Mileage120,560 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,507 miles
Since last MOT+62,335 miles
PASS
Mileage58,172 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,895 miles
Since last MOT+11,321 miles
PASS
Mileage104,574 miles
Since last MOT+10,229 miles
PASS
Mileage94,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage91,165 miles
Since last MOT+2,379 miles
PASS
Mileage88,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,786 miles
Since last MOT+12,653 miles
PASS
Mileage76,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,457 miles
PASS
Mileage68,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,653 miles
PASS
Mileage63,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage59,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage55,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage48,800 miles
Since last MOT+15,085 miles
PASS
Mileage33,715 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage27,415 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 SOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGN — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GN54 SOC

What car is GN54 SOC?

GN54 SOC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GN54 SOC?

The last recorded mileage for GN54 SOC was 129,859 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN54 SOC passed its MOT?

GN54 SOC has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2022.

Is GN54 SOC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GN54 SOC 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 GN54 SOC?

GN54 SOC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.