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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 163,885 miles on the clock, averaging 6,943 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SH54 OZL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 163,885 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,674 |
| Average per year | 6,943 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | SH54 OZL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SH54 OZL
What car is SH54 OZL?
SH54 OZL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.
What is the mileage of SH54 OZL?
The last recorded mileage for SH54 OZL was 163,885 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH54 OZL passed its MOT?
SH54 OZL has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 16 Sep 2021.
Is SH54 OZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH54 OZL 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 SH54 OZL?
SH54 OZL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.