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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for GU54 YDW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,791 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 146 |
| Average per year | 5,838 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU54 YDW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 YDW
What car is GU54 YDW?
GU54 YDW is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
Has GU54 YDW passed its MOT?
GU54 YDW has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Dec 2019.
Is GU54 YDW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU54 YDW 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 YDW?
GU54 YDW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.