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GY54 OYB

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 211,516 miles on the clock, averaging 15,732 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 OYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,516
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
15,732

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,516 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,732
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY54 OYB 46k88k129k170k212k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,516 miles
Since last MOT+20,923 miles
PASS
Mileage190,593 miles
Since last MOT+21,725 miles
PASS
Mileage168,868 miles
Since last MOT+350 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,518 miles
Since last MOT+24,887 miles
PASS
Mileage143,631 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,630 miles
Since last MOT+10,619 miles
PASS
Mileage133,011 miles
Since last MOT+18,855 miles
PASS
Mileage114,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,041 miles
PASS
Mileage102,115 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,109 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage93,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage86,778 miles
Since last MOT+78,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,676 miles
PASS
Mileage68,827 miles
Since last MOT+22,406 miles
PASS
Mileage46,421 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 OYB
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 OYB

What car is GY54 OYB?

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

What is the mileage of GY54 OYB?

The last recorded mileage for GY54 OYB was 211,516 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY54 OYB passed its MOT?

GY54 OYB has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2018.

Is GY54 OYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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