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GV54 XVA

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 92,179 miles on the clock, averaging 4,077 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 XVA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,077

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 reading92,179 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,840
Average per year4,077
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV54 XVA 19k37k56k74k92k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage89,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,029 miles
PASS
Mileage87,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage83,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage79,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,503 miles
PASS
Mileage76,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage71,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,801 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage70,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage66,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,851 miles
Since last MOT+1,182 miles
PASS
Mileage65,669 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
PASS
Mileage63,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage61,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,414 miles
PASS
Mileage60,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage51,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,801 miles
PASS
Mileage48,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage43,111 miles
Since last MOT+12,760 miles
PASS
Mileage30,351 miles
Since last MOT+11,370 miles
PASS
Mileage18,981 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 XVA
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 XVA

What car is GV54 XVA?

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

What is the mileage of GV54 XVA?

The last recorded mileage for GV54 XVA was 92,179 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV54 XVA passed its MOT?

GV54 XVA has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is GV54 XVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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