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GU54 JXL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 102,770 miles on the clock, averaging 4,327 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for GU54 JXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,327

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,770 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU54 JXL 33k50k68k85k103k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage100,304 miles
Since last MOT+12,235 miles
PASS
Mileage88,069 miles
Since last MOT+13,265 miles
PASS
Mileage74,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage72,543 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage69,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage67,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage65,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage62,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage59,669 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage56,282 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage53,052 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage50,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage46,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage42,344 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
PASS
Mileage37,510 miles
Since last MOT+4,469 miles
PASS
Mileage33,041 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 JXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GU54 JXL

What car is GU54 JXL?

GU54 JXL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GU54 JXL?

The last recorded mileage for GU54 JXL was 102,770 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU54 JXL passed its MOT?

GU54 JXL has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2023.

Is GU54 JXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU54 JXL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GU54 JXL?

GU54 JXL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.