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 Diesel 1900cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 165,461 miles on the clock, averaging 8,030 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GY54 YHG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,461 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,030 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GY54 YHG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About GY54 YHG
What car is GY54 YHG?
GY54 YHG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GY54 YHG?
The last recorded mileage for GY54 YHG was 165,461 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY54 YHG passed its MOT?
GY54 YHG has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2025.
Is GY54 YHG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY54 YHG 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 YHG?
GY54 YHG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.