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YP54 VAJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 157,241 miles on the clock, averaging 9,038 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP54 VAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,038

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,241 miles
Reading date
Miles last year185
Average per year9,038
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP54 VAJ 53k79k105k131k157k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,241 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage152,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage144,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,640 miles
PASS
Mileage136,375 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,285 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage127,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage118,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,936 miles
Since last MOT+8,389 miles
PASS
Mileage110,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,547 miles
Since last MOT+8,715 miles
PASS
Mileage101,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,931 miles
PASS
Mileage92,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,901 miles
Since last MOT+8,623 miles
PASS
Mileage84,278 miles
Since last MOT+10,273 miles
PASS
Mileage74,005 miles
Since last MOT+11,785 miles
PASS
Mileage62,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage53,447 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 VAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About YP54 VAJ

What car is YP54 VAJ?

YP54 VAJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2004.

What is the mileage of YP54 VAJ?

The last recorded mileage for YP54 VAJ was 157,241 miles, recorded on 7 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP54 VAJ passed its MOT?

YP54 VAJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2020.

Is YP54 VAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP54 VAJ 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 YP54 VAJ?

YP54 VAJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.