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OU54 TZD

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 228,012 miles on the clock, averaging 15,924 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 OU54 TZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
15,924

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading228,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year64
Average per year15,924
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU54 TZD 35k83k131k180k228k '07'19'14

Check OU54 TZD

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,012 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage227,948 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage220,086 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
PASS
Mileage211,985 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,645 miles
PASS
Mileage203,259 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,121 miles
Since last MOT+13,187 miles
PASS
Mileage189,934 miles
Since last MOT+17,276 miles
PASS
Mileage172,658 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,657 miles
Since last MOT+10,403 miles
PASS
Mileage162,254 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage159,380 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,376 miles
Since last MOT+37,110 miles
PASS
Mileage122,266 miles
Since last MOT+284 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,982 miles
Since last MOT+26,252 miles
PASS
Mileage95,730 miles
Since last MOT+22,912 miles
PASS
Mileage72,818 miles
Since last MOT+26,257 miles
PASS
Mileage46,561 miles
Since last MOT+11,817 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,744 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 TZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About OU54 TZD

What car is OU54 TZD?

OU54 TZD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OU54 TZD?

The last recorded mileage for OU54 TZD was 228,012 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU54 TZD passed its MOT?

OU54 TZD has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2019.

Is OU54 TZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU54 TZD 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 OU54 TZD?

OU54 TZD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.