Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 166,173 miles on the clock, averaging 7,922 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for HJ54 YAV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,173 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,105 |
| Average per year | 7,922 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HJ54 YAV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About HJ54 YAV
What car is HJ54 YAV?
HJ54 YAV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.
What is the mileage of HJ54 YAV?
The last recorded mileage for HJ54 YAV was 166,173 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HJ54 YAV passed its MOT?
HJ54 YAV has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 20 Feb 2026.
Is HJ54 YAV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ54 YAV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is HJ54 YAV?
HJ54 YAV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.