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WJ54 YZF

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 165,019 miles on the clock, averaging 8,685 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 WJ54 YZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,685

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 reading165,019 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ54 YZF 25k60k95k130k165k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,019 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage158,729 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,727 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage153,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,218 miles
PASS
Mileage142,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,855 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage136,848 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,769 miles
Since last MOT+7,288 miles
PASS
Mileage129,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,481 miles
Since last MOT+16,357 miles
PASS
Mileage113,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,124 miles
Since last MOT+15,504 miles
PASS
Mileage97,620 miles
Since last MOT+11,060 miles
PASS
Mileage86,560 miles
Since last MOT+10,207 miles
PASS
Mileage76,353 miles
Since last MOT+11,124 miles
PASS
Mileage65,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,395 miles
PASS
Mileage52,103 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage47,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage42,753 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage34,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,806 miles
PASS
Mileage25,332 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

RegistrationWJ54 YZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWJ — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About WJ54 YZF

What car is WJ54 YZF?

WJ54 YZF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WJ54 YZF?

The last recorded mileage for WJ54 YZF was 165,019 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ54 YZF passed its MOT?

WJ54 YZF has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2023.

Is WJ54 YZF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WJ54 YZF 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 WJ54 YZF?

WJ54 YZF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.