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KY54 EXL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 129,057 miles on the clock, averaging 8,319 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for KY54 EXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,319

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,057 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY54 EXL 34k58k82k105k129k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,057 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,056 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage123,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,452 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage115,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,426 miles
PASS
Mileage107,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage104,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,894 miles
PASS
Mileage94,754 miles
Since last MOT+11,031 miles
PASS
Mileage83,723 miles
Since last MOT+15,472 miles
PASS
Mileage68,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage63,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage56,523 miles
Since last MOT+11,868 miles
PASS
Mileage44,655 miles
Since last MOT+10,618 miles
PASS
Mileage34,037 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 EXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About KY54 EXL

What car is KY54 EXL?

KY54 EXL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KY54 EXL?

The last recorded mileage for KY54 EXL was 129,057 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY54 EXL passed its MOT?

KY54 EXL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2019.

Is KY54 EXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY54 EXL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KY54 EXL?

KY54 EXL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.