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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 125,025 miles on the clock, averaging 5,608 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 YC54 AET
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,025 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,788 |
| Average per year | 5,608 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | YC54 AET |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About YC54 AET
What car is YC54 AET?
YC54 AET is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2004.
What is the mileage of YC54 AET?
The last recorded mileage for YC54 AET was 125,025 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC54 AET passed its MOT?
YC54 AET has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jun 2026.
Is YC54 AET ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC54 AET 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 YC54 AET?
YC54 AET is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.