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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 159,188 miles on the clock, averaging 16,712 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 UEW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,188 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 16,712 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 UEW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 UEW
What car is ML54 UEW?
ML54 UEW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of ML54 UEW?
The last recorded mileage for ML54 UEW was 159,188 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML54 UEW passed its MOT?
ML54 UEW has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2014.
Is ML54 UEW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 UEW 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 UEW?
ML54 UEW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.