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 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 117,699 miles on the clock, averaging 8,087 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 MA54 LFT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 117,699 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,826 |
| Average per year | 8,087 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | MA54 LFT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About MA54 LFT
What car is MA54 LFT?
MA54 LFT is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MA54 LFT?
The last recorded mileage for MA54 LFT was 117,699 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA54 LFT passed its MOT?
MA54 LFT has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jan 2019.
Is MA54 LFT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA54 LFT 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 MA54 LFT?
MA54 LFT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.