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GV54 TBO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 95,521 miles on the clock, averaging 3,292 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GV54 TBO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,292

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 reading95,521 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year3,292
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV54 TBO 37k52k66k81k96k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,521 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage93,419 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,140 miles
PASS
Mileage91,270 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,269 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage89,317 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,384 miles
PASS
Mileage87,931 miles
Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
Mileage86,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage82,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage79,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage75,543 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage74,198 miles
Since last MOT+879 miles
PASS
Mileage73,319 miles
Since last MOT+4,219 miles
PASS
Mileage69,100 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage65,253 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,584 miles
PASS
Mileage61,664 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage59,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage54,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,797 miles
PASS
Mileage49,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage43,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage37,356 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 TBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 TBO

What car is GV54 TBO?

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

What is the mileage of GV54 TBO?

The last recorded mileage for GV54 TBO was 95,521 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV54 TBO passed its MOT?

GV54 TBO has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.

Is GV54 TBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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