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GU54 JXY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBeige
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 1600cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 79,053 miles on the clock, averaging 3,259 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 JXY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,259

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 reading79,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,244
Average per year3,259
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU54 JXY 17k33k48k64k79k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage76,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage72,390 miles
Since last MOT+11,950 miles
PASS
Mileage60,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,440 miles
Since last MOT+11,083 miles
PASS
Mileage49,357 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
PASS
Mileage48,845 miles
Since last MOT+442 miles
PASS
Mileage48,403 miles
Since last MOT+632 miles
PASS
Mileage47,771 miles
Since last MOT+1,141 miles
PASS
Mileage46,630 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,623 miles
Since last MOT+924 miles
PASS
Mileage45,699 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage44,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
PASS
Mileage43,454 miles
Since last MOT+1,386 miles
PASS
Mileage42,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,411 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage36,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,773 miles
PASS
Mileage32,948 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage29,297 miles
Since last MOT+2,869 miles
PASS
Mileage26,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage22,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage17,417 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 JXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GU54 JXY

What car is GU54 JXY?

GU54 JXY is a beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GU54 JXY?

The last recorded mileage for GU54 JXY was 79,053 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU54 JXY passed its MOT?

GU54 JXY has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2026.

Is GU54 JXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU54 JXY 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 JXY?

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