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PE54 RYO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 148,002 miles on the clock, averaging 8,047 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE54 RYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,047

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year236
Average per year8,047
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE54 RYO 17k49k82k115k148k '07'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,002 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,766 miles
Since last MOT+15,769 miles
PASS
Mileage131,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,997 miles
Since last MOT+13,397 miles
PASS
Mileage118,600 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,600 miles
Since last MOT+10,144 miles
PASS
Mileage103,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,456 miles
Since last MOT+10,786 miles
PASS
Mileage92,670 miles
Since last MOT+11,113 miles
PASS
Mileage81,557 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,498 miles
Since last MOT+15,217 miles
PASS
Mileage66,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,281 miles
Since last MOT+14,175 miles
PASS
Mileage52,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,447 miles
PASS
Mileage46,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,216 miles
PASS
Mileage42,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage38,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,092 miles
PASS
Mileage32,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage26,311 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage23,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage21,586 miles
Since last MOT+2,731 miles
PASS
Mileage18,855 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,340 miles
PASS
Mileage16,505 miles

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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

RegistrationPE54 RYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PE54 RYO

What car is PE54 RYO?

PE54 RYO is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PE54 RYO?

The last recorded mileage for PE54 RYO was 148,002 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE54 RYO passed its MOT?

PE54 RYO has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2024.

Is PE54 RYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE54 RYO 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 PE54 RYO?

PE54 RYO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.