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PE54 PTX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 165,501 miles on the clock, averaging 8,968 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE54 PTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,501
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,968

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,501 miles
Reading date
Miles last year194
Average per year8,968
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE54 PTX 55k82k110k138k166k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,501 miles
Since last MOT+194 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage157,745 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,742 miles
Since last MOT+11,565 miles
PASS
Mileage146,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,177 miles
Since last MOT+11,180 miles
PASS
Mileage134,997 miles
Since last MOT+13,392 miles
PASS
Mileage121,605 miles
Since last MOT+12,242 miles
PASS
Mileage109,363 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage102,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage96,387 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage89,581 miles
Since last MOT+7,502 miles
PASS
Mileage82,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,079 miles
Since last MOT+9,633 miles
PASS
Mileage72,446 miles
Since last MOT+8,864 miles
PASS
Mileage63,582 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage54,724 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

RegistrationPE54 PTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PE54 PTX

What car is PE54 PTX?

PE54 PTX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PE54 PTX?

The last recorded mileage for PE54 PTX was 165,501 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE54 PTX passed its MOT?

PE54 PTX has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2020.

Is PE54 PTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE54 PTX 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 PE54 PTX?

PE54 PTX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.