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HJ54 UCT

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 165,651 miles on the clock, averaging 8,323 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 HJ54 UCT

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,323

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,651 miles
Reading date
Miles last year84
Average per year8,323
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ54 UCT 29k63k97k131k166k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,651 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,567 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage164,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,878 miles
PASS
Mileage161,374 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage154,962 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,441 miles
PASS
Mileage150,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,668 miles
PASS
Mileage146,850 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,848 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage140,781 miles
Since last MOT+11,475 miles
PASS
Mileage129,306 miles
Since last MOT+11,387 miles
PASS
Mileage117,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,369 miles
PASS
Mileage106,550 miles
Since last MOT+11,300 miles
PASS
Mileage95,250 miles
Since last MOT+10,708 miles
PASS
Mileage84,542 miles
Since last MOT+11,465 miles
PASS
Mileage73,077 miles
Since last MOT+10,697 miles
PASS
Mileage62,380 miles
Since last MOT+11,038 miles
PASS
Mileage51,342 miles
Since last MOT+12,126 miles
PASS
Mileage39,216 miles
Since last MOT+10,288 miles
PASS
Mileage28,928 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About HJ54 UCT

What car is HJ54 UCT?

HJ54 UCT is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HJ54 UCT?

The last recorded mileage for HJ54 UCT was 165,651 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ54 UCT passed its MOT?

HJ54 UCT has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2024.

Is HJ54 UCT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ54 UCT 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 HJ54 UCT?

HJ54 UCT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.