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BG54 XBL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 190,268 miles on the clock, averaging 9,191 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG54 XBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,191

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 reading190,268 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,191
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG54 XBL 69k99k130k160k190k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,268 miles
Since last MOT+10,268 miles
PASS
Mileage180,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,322 miles
PASS
Mileage178,678 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage170,385 miles
Since last MOT+13,371 miles
PASS
Mileage157,014 miles
Since last MOT+12,869 miles
PASS
Mileage144,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage139,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage133,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,589 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage125,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage121,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage115,920 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage111,642 miles
Since last MOT+7,857 miles
PASS
Mileage103,785 miles
Since last MOT+19,673 miles
PASS
Mileage84,112 miles
Since last MOT+15,012 miles
PASS
Mileage69,100 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BG54 XBL

What car is BG54 XBL?

BG54 XBL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BG54 XBL?

The last recorded mileage for BG54 XBL was 190,268 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG54 XBL passed its MOT?

BG54 XBL has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2021.

Is BG54 XBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG54 XBL 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 BG54 XBL?

BG54 XBL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.