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 Petrol 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 110,423 miles on the clock, averaging 6,327 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 GU54 YDM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,423 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 42 |
| Average per year | 6,327 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU54 YDM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About GU54 YDM
What car is GU54 YDM?
GU54 YDM is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GU54 YDM?
The last recorded mileage for GU54 YDM was 110,423 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU54 YDM passed its MOT?
GU54 YDM has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2021.
Is GU54 YDM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU54 YDM 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 GU54 YDM?
GU54 YDM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.