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LG54 XEL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlack
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 1600cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 129,350 miles on the clock, averaging 6,067 miles per year, below 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 LG54 XEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,067

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

Below average
Latest reading129,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,525
Average per year6,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG54 XEL 56k74k92k111k129k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage126,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,900 miles
PASS
Mileage119,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,925 miles
PASS
Mileage142,376 miles
Since last MOT+31,225 miles
PASS
Mileage111,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage104,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage96,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage93,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,635 miles
PASS
Mileage85,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,425 miles
Since last MOT+9,130 miles
PASS
Mileage76,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
PASS
Mileage70,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage64,756 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage55,520 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 XEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About LG54 XEL

What car is LG54 XEL?

LG54 XEL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LG54 XEL?

The last recorded mileage for LG54 XEL was 129,350 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG54 XEL passed its MOT?

LG54 XEL has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2019.

Is LG54 XEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG54 XEL 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 LG54 XEL?

LG54 XEL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.