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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 165,970 miles on the clock, averaging 7,859 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 AY54 XVM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,970 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,859 |
| 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 | AY54 XVM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About AY54 XVM
What car is AY54 XVM?
AY54 XVM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AY54 XVM?
The last recorded mileage for AY54 XVM was 165,970 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY54 XVM passed its MOT?
AY54 XVM has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2021.
Is AY54 XVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY54 XVM 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 AY54 XVM?
AY54 XVM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.