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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 82,200 miles on the clock, averaging 6,601 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 YDV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 82,200 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,681 |
| Average per year | 6,601 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU54 YDV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 YDV
What car is GU54 YDV?
GU54 YDV is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GU54 YDV?
The last recorded mileage for GU54 YDV was 82,200 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU54 YDV passed its MOT?
GU54 YDV has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2017.
Is GU54 YDV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU54 YDV 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 YDV?
GU54 YDV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.