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WR54 YVJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 188,429 miles on the clock, averaging 10,364 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 WR54 YVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,429
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
10,364

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 reading188,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,262
Average per year10,364
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR54 YVJ 32k71k110k149k188k '07'22'15

Check WR54 YVJ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,429 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage186,167 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,102 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage184,343 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,328 miles
Since last MOT+2,686 miles
PASS
Mileage181,642 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage178,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage173,915 miles
Since last MOT+9,768 miles
PASS
Mileage164,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,147 miles
Since last MOT+11,590 miles
PASS
Mileage152,557 miles
Since last MOT+11,283 miles
PASS
Mileage141,274 miles
Since last MOT+10,328 miles
PASS
Mileage130,946 miles
Since last MOT+478 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,468 miles
Since last MOT+11,976 miles
PASS
Mileage118,492 miles
Since last MOT+12,035 miles
PASS
Mileage106,457 miles
Since last MOT+17,281 miles
PASS
Mileage89,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,176 miles
Since last MOT+15,825 miles
PASS
Mileage73,351 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,167 miles
Since last MOT+17,566 miles
PASS
Mileage55,601 miles
Since last MOT+23,703 miles
PASS
Mileage31,898 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

RegistrationWR54 YVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About WR54 YVJ

What car is WR54 YVJ?

WR54 YVJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2004.

What is the mileage of WR54 YVJ?

The last recorded mileage for WR54 YVJ was 188,429 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR54 YVJ passed its MOT?

WR54 YVJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2022.

Is WR54 YVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR54 YVJ 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 WR54 YVJ?

WR54 YVJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.