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NL54 DPN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 150,688 miles on the clock, averaging 9,476 miles per year, above 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 NL54 DPN

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,476

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,688 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,476
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL54 DPN 20k53k85k118k151k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,688 miles
Since last MOT+12,337 miles
PASS
Mileage138,351 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage131,823 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage123,297 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,276 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage114,244 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,504 miles
PASS
Mileage105,713 miles
Since last MOT+12,852 miles
PASS
Mileage92,861 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,860 miles
Since last MOT+8,075 miles
PASS
Mileage84,785 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage76,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,961 miles
PASS
Mileage69,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage61,123 miles
Since last MOT+8,263 miles
PASS
Mileage52,860 miles
Since last MOT+9,810 miles
PASS
Mileage43,050 miles
Since last MOT+12,252 miles
PASS
Mileage30,798 miles
Since last MOT+10,631 miles
PASS
Mileage20,167 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About NL54 DPN

What car is NL54 DPN?

NL54 DPN is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NL54 DPN?

The last recorded mileage for NL54 DPN was 150,688 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL54 DPN passed its MOT?

NL54 DPN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2021.

Is NL54 DPN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL54 DPN 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 NL54 DPN?

NL54 DPN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.