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GV54 KMJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 165,118 miles on the clock, averaging 5,791 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GV54 KMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,118
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
5,791

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading165,118 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,791
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV54 KMJ 69k93k117k141k165k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage163,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
PASS
Mileage158,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage153,964 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage150,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage145,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage140,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage135,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage129,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage122,084 miles
Since last MOT+13,755 miles
PASS
Mileage108,329 miles
Since last MOT+690 miles
PASS
Mileage107,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,537 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage92,379 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,290 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage84,031 miles
Since last MOT+9,543 miles
PASS
Mileage74,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,809 miles
PASS
Mileage68,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,679 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

RegistrationGV54 KMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GV54 KMJ

What car is GV54 KMJ?

GV54 KMJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GV54 KMJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV54 KMJ was 165,118 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV54 KMJ passed its MOT?

GV54 KMJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2024.

Is GV54 KMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV54 KMJ 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 GV54 KMJ?

GV54 KMJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.