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GV54 SXT

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 175,438 miles on the clock, averaging 8,999 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GV54 SXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,438
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,999

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,438 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31,312
Average per year8,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV54 SXT 59k88k117k146k175k '07'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage175,438 miles
Since last MOT+31,312 miles
PASS
Mileage144,126 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,122 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage135,694 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage127,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,689 miles
PASS
Mileage120,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage114,391 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage108,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage102,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage96,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage88,984 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage81,813 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,802 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage74,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage68,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage59,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,051 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 SXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 SXT

What car is GV54 SXT?

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

What is the mileage of GV54 SXT?

The last recorded mileage for GV54 SXT was 175,438 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV54 SXT passed its MOT?

GV54 SXT has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 8 Oct 2020.

Is GV54 SXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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