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EX54 KCY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 158,251 miles on the clock, averaging 8,023 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 EX54 KCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,251
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
8,023

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,128
Average per year8,023
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX54 KCY 36k67k97k128k158k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage158,251 miles
Since last MOT+14,128 miles
PASS
Mileage144,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,123 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage136,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,492 miles
PASS
Mileage133,649 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage129,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage123,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage118,455 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage114,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage110,089 miles
Since last MOT+10,764 miles
PASS
Mileage99,325 miles
Since last MOT+10,504 miles
PASS
Mileage88,821 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,820 miles
Since last MOT+10,924 miles
PASS
Mileage77,896 miles
Since last MOT+8,187 miles
PASS
Mileage69,709 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,688 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage63,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage59,575 miles
Since last MOT+17,335 miles
PASS
Mileage42,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
PASS
Mileage36,331 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,327 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

RegistrationEX54 KCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EX54 KCY

What car is EX54 KCY?

EX54 KCY is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EX54 KCY?

The last recorded mileage for EX54 KCY was 158,251 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX54 KCY passed its MOT?

EX54 KCY has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 29 Oct 2022.

Is EX54 KCY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX54 KCY 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 EX54 KCY?

EX54 KCY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.