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LC54 DRO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 196,145 miles on the clock, averaging 11,981 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 LC54 DRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,145
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,981

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,145 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,856
Average per year11,981
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LC54 DRO 43k81k120k158k196k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,145 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage188,289 miles
Since last MOT+15,326 miles
PASS
Mileage172,963 miles
Since last MOT+16,450 miles
PASS
Mileage156,513 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,512 miles
Since last MOT+10,812 miles
PASS
Mileage145,700 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,549 miles
Since last MOT+14,045 miles
PASS
Mileage131,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,504 miles
Since last MOT+13,940 miles
PASS
Mileage117,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,564 miles
Since last MOT+13,946 miles
PASS
Mileage103,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,618 miles
Since last MOT+12,834 miles
PASS
Mileage90,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,784 miles
Since last MOT+10,753 miles
PASS
Mileage80,031 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,029 miles
Since last MOT+11,108 miles
PASS
Mileage68,921 miles
Since last MOT+10,650 miles
PASS
Mileage58,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,271 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage49,207 miles
Since last MOT+5,962 miles
PASS
Mileage43,245 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 DRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About LC54 DRO

What car is LC54 DRO?

LC54 DRO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LC54 DRO?

The last recorded mileage for LC54 DRO was 196,145 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC54 DRO passed its MOT?

LC54 DRO has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2020.

Is LC54 DRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC54 DRO 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 LC54 DRO?

LC54 DRO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.