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GL54 KVF

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 168,055 miles on the clock, averaging 11,547 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GL54 KVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,547

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,055 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year11,547
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL54 KVF 36k69k102k135k168k '07'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,055 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,050 miles
Since last MOT+12,478 miles
PASS
Mileage155,572 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,560 miles
Since last MOT+11,403 miles
PASS
Mileage144,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,157 miles
Since last MOT+11,871 miles
PASS
Mileage132,286 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,275 miles
Since last MOT+14,250 miles
PASS
Mileage118,025 miles
Since last MOT+13,873 miles
PASS
Mileage104,152 miles
Since last MOT+14,678 miles
PASS
Mileage89,474 miles
Since last MOT+20,567 miles
PASS
Mileage68,907 miles
Since last MOT+13,279 miles
PASS
Mileage55,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage45,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,770 miles
PASS
Mileage36,150 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 KVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GL54 KVF

What car is GL54 KVF?

GL54 KVF is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GL54 KVF?

The last recorded mileage for GL54 KVF was 168,055 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL54 KVF passed its MOT?

GL54 KVF has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2019.

Is GL54 KVF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL54 KVF 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 GL54 KVF?

GL54 KVF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.