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LR54 XJW

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 208,404 miles on the clock, averaging 9,489 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR54 XJW

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
9,489

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading208,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year58
Average per year9,489
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR54 XJW 44k85k126k167k208k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,404 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,346 miles
Since last MOT+13,954 miles
PASS
Mileage194,392 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,371 miles
Since last MOT+1,109 miles
PASS
Mileage193,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,262 miles
Since last MOT+1,299 miles
PASS
Mileage191,963 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,952 miles
Since last MOT+1,394 miles
PASS
Mileage190,558 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,549 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage189,386 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage183,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,513 miles
PASS
Mileage176,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage170,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,409 miles
PASS
Mileage160,091 miles
Since last MOT+19,404 miles
PASS
Mileage140,687 miles
Since last MOT+18,803 miles
PASS
Mileage121,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,884 miles
Since last MOT+8,793 miles
PASS
Mileage113,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,091 miles
Since last MOT+7,423 miles
PASS
Mileage105,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,668 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage93,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,429 miles
Since last MOT+15,510 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,919 miles
Since last MOT+15,867 miles
PASS
Mileage62,052 miles
Since last MOT+18,386 miles
PASS
Mileage43,666 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 XJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About LR54 XJW

What car is LR54 XJW?

LR54 XJW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LR54 XJW?

The last recorded mileage for LR54 XJW was 208,404 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR54 XJW passed its MOT?

LR54 XJW has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2025.

Is LR54 XJW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR54 XJW 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 LR54 XJW?

LR54 XJW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.