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GV54 SXF

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 247,993 miles on the clock, averaging 13,796 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 GV54 SXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
247,993
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,796

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading247,993 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,407
Average per year13,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV54 SXF 95k133k171k210k248k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage247,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage241,586 miles
Since last MOT+11,471 miles
PASS
Mileage230,115 miles
Since last MOT+15,048 miles
PASS
Mileage215,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage215,067 miles
Since last MOT+25,152 miles
PASS
Mileage189,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,915 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,149 miles
Since last MOT+20,881 miles
PASS
Mileage157,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,268 miles
Since last MOT+12,571 miles
PASS
Mileage144,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage136,198 miles
Since last MOT+9,477 miles
PASS
Mileage126,721 miles
Since last MOT+15,091 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,630 miles
Since last MOT+16,987 miles
PASS
Mileage94,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,643 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

RegistrationGV54 SXF
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 SXF

What car is GV54 SXF?

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

What is the mileage of GV54 SXF?

The last recorded mileage for GV54 SXF was 247,993 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV54 SXF passed its MOT?

GV54 SXF has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2019.

Is GV54 SXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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