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LR54 XSW

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 95,618 miles on the clock, averaging 4,650 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR54 XSW

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,650

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

Low mileage
Latest reading95,618 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,371
Average per year4,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR54 XSW 24k42k60k78k96k '07'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,371 miles
PASS
Mileage93,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage90,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,179 miles
PASS
Mileage83,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage76,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage71,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage67,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage61,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,671 miles
PASS
Mileage58,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage54,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage51,017 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage45,752 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,062 miles
PASS
Mileage37,627 miles
Since last MOT+13,816 miles
PASS
Mileage23,811 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

RegistrationLR54 XSW
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 XSW

What car is LR54 XSW?

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

What is the mileage of LR54 XSW?

The last recorded mileage for LR54 XSW was 95,618 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR54 XSW passed its MOT?

LR54 XSW has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2023.

Is LR54 XSW ULEZ compliant?

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

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