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 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 116,902 miles on the clock, averaging 6,112 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 MW54 XBA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,902 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12 |
| Average per year | 6,112 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW54 XBA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About MW54 XBA
What car is MW54 XBA?
MW54 XBA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MW54 XBA?
The last recorded mileage for MW54 XBA was 116,902 miles, recorded on 27 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW54 XBA passed its MOT?
MW54 XBA has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2025.
Is MW54 XBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW54 XBA 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 MW54 XBA?
MW54 XBA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.