Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 81,438 miles on the clock, averaging 4,290 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MA54 JBE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,438 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,290 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA54 JBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About MA54 JBE
What car is MA54 JBE?
MA54 JBE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MA54 JBE?
The last recorded mileage for MA54 JBE was 81,438 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA54 JBE passed its MOT?
MA54 JBE has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2023.
Is MA54 JBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA54 JBE 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 MA54 JBE?
MA54 JBE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.