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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 157,981 miles on the clock, averaging 10,704 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 OV54 LCN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,981 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,704 |
| 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 | OV54 LCN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About OV54 LCN
What car is OV54 LCN?
OV54 LCN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OV54 LCN?
The last recorded mileage for OV54 LCN was 157,981 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV54 LCN passed its MOT?
OV54 LCN has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2017.
Is OV54 LCN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV54 LCN 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 OV54 LCN?
OV54 LCN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.