Vehicle summary
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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 134,489 miles on the clock, averaging 9,710 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for KS54 SLV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 134,489 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,355 |
| Average per year | 9,710 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KS54 SLV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KS — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About KS54 SLV
What car is KS54 SLV?
KS54 SLV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.
What is the mileage of KS54 SLV?
The last recorded mileage for KS54 SLV was 134,489 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KS54 SLV passed its MOT?
KS54 SLV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.
Is KS54 SLV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS54 SLV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KS54 SLV?
KS54 SLV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.