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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 208,777 miles on the clock, averaging 15,786 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SB54 BYV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 208,777 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,554 |
| Average per year | 15,786 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SB54 BYV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SB54 BYV
What car is SB54 BYV?
SB54 BYV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.
What is the mileage of SB54 BYV?
The last recorded mileage for SB54 BYV was 208,777 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB54 BYV passed its MOT?
SB54 BYV has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2017.
Is SB54 BYV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB54 BYV 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 SB54 BYV?
SB54 BYV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.