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GY54 DYP

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 109,261 miles on the clock, averaging 7,293 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 GY54 DYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,293

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,293
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY54 DYP 34k53k72k91k109k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,261 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,258 miles
Since last MOT+11,780 miles
PASS
Mileage97,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,478 miles
Since last MOT+16,870 miles
PASS
Mileage80,608 miles
Since last MOT+7,334 miles
PASS
Mileage73,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage68,429 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage60,484 miles
Since last MOT+10,142 miles
PASS
Mileage50,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,342 miles
Since last MOT+5,027 miles
PASS
Mileage45,315 miles
Since last MOT+4,301 miles
PASS
Mileage41,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,404 miles
PASS
Mileage37,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage34,266 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 DYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GY54 DYP

What car is GY54 DYP?

GY54 DYP is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GY54 DYP?

The last recorded mileage for GY54 DYP was 109,261 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY54 DYP passed its MOT?

GY54 DYP has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2017.

Is GY54 DYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY54 DYP 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 GY54 DYP?

GY54 DYP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.