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KT54 UPV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 156,853 miles on the clock, averaging 7,213 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KT54 UPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,853
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,213

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,853 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,213
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KT54 UPV 42k71k100k128k157k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage153,602 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,563 miles
Since last MOT+13,708 miles
PASS
Mileage139,855 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,827 miles
Since last MOT+460 miles
PASS
Mileage139,367 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,364 miles
Since last MOT+1,425 miles
PASS
Mileage137,939 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage133,876 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,873 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage132,186 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,183 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage130,539 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage123,762 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage114,897 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,704 miles
Since last MOT+12,859 miles
PASS
Mileage101,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage94,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage89,415 miles
Since last MOT+11,605 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,810 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
PASS
Mileage66,044 miles
Since last MOT+12,452 miles
PASS
Mileage53,592 miles
Since last MOT+11,197 miles
PASS
Mileage42,395 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

RegistrationKT54 UPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKT — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About KT54 UPV

What car is KT54 UPV?

KT54 UPV is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KT54 UPV?

The last recorded mileage for KT54 UPV was 156,853 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KT54 UPV passed its MOT?

KT54 UPV has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2023.

Is KT54 UPV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT54 UPV 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 KT54 UPV?

KT54 UPV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.