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GY54 OVU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 150,645 miles on the clock, averaging 10,802 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GY54 OVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,802

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,645 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,196
Average per year10,802
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY54 OVU 37k66k94k122k151k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,645 miles
Since last MOT+12,196 miles
PASS
Mileage138,449 miles
Since last MOT+10,956 miles
PASS
Mileage127,493 miles
Since last MOT+11,085 miles
PASS
Mileage116,408 miles
Since last MOT+11,278 miles
PASS
Mileage105,130 miles
Since last MOT+10,210 miles
PASS
Mileage94,920 miles
Since last MOT+11,443 miles
PASS
Mileage83,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,812 miles
PASS
Mileage75,665 miles
Since last MOT+13,500 miles
PASS
Mileage62,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage51,989 miles
Since last MOT+14,623 miles
PASS
Mileage37,366 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

RegistrationGY54 OVU
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 OVU

What car is GY54 OVU?

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

What is the mileage of GY54 OVU?

The last recorded mileage for GY54 OVU was 150,645 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY54 OVU passed its MOT?

GY54 OVU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Mar 2018.

Is GY54 OVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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