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ML54 BVA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 78,233 miles on the clock, averaging 4,216 miles per year, well 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 ML54 BVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,216

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,233 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,216
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML54 BVA 29k41k54k66k78k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,233 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage75,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,640 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage72,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage69,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage63,882 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage60,820 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,521 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage51,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage47,465 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,463 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage44,002 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage40,655 miles
Since last MOT+11,847 miles
PASS
Mileage28,808 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,806 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ML54 BVA

What car is ML54 BVA?

ML54 BVA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of ML54 BVA?

The last recorded mileage for ML54 BVA was 78,233 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML54 BVA passed its MOT?

ML54 BVA has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2019.

Is ML54 BVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 BVA 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 ML54 BVA?

ML54 BVA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.