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NL54 GDU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 1968cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 186,570 miles on the clock, averaging 12,774 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL54 GDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
12,774

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 reading186,570 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,057
Average per year12,774
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL54 GDU 15k58k101k144k187k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,570 miles
Since last MOT+5,057 miles
PASS
Mileage181,513 miles
Since last MOT+6,374 miles
PASS
Mileage175,139 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,129 miles
Since last MOT+21,991 miles
PASS
Mileage153,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,138 miles
Since last MOT+25,093 miles
PASS
Mileage128,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,632 miles
PASS
Mileage119,413 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,409 miles
Since last MOT+13,350 miles
PASS
Mileage106,059 miles
Since last MOT+9,559 miles
PASS
Mileage96,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,500 miles
Since last MOT+12,997 miles
PASS
Mileage83,503 miles
Since last MOT+13,017 miles
PASS
Mileage70,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,486 miles
Since last MOT+13,794 miles
PASS
Mileage56,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,692 miles
Since last MOT+17,779 miles
PASS
Mileage38,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,913 miles
Since last MOT+10,948 miles
PASS
Mileage27,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,965 miles
Since last MOT+13,080 miles
PASS
Mileage14,885 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 GDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About NL54 GDU

What car is NL54 GDU?

NL54 GDU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NL54 GDU?

The last recorded mileage for NL54 GDU was 186,570 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL54 GDU passed its MOT?

NL54 GDU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2021.

Is NL54 GDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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