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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 148,056 miles on the clock, averaging 10,906 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 ML54 GDZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,056 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 10,906 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | ML54 GDZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About ML54 GDZ
What car is ML54 GDZ?
ML54 GDZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of ML54 GDZ?
The last recorded mileage for ML54 GDZ was 148,056 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML54 GDZ passed its MOT?
ML54 GDZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2018.
Is ML54 GDZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 GDZ 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 ML54 GDZ?
ML54 GDZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.