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SB54 EXL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
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 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 29,670 miles on the clock, averaging 1,533 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 SB54 EXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
29,670
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,533

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading29,670 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,533
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB54 EXL 3k10k16k23k30k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage29,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage22,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,458 miles
PASS
Mileage20,780 miles
Since last MOT+520 miles
PASS
Mileage20,260 miles
Since last MOT+651 miles
PASS
Mileage19,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage17,376 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage15,143 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage13,720 miles
Since last MOT+1,051 miles
PASS
Mileage12,669 miles
Since last MOT+1,803 miles
PASS
Mileage10,866 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage8,728 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage7,485 miles
Since last MOT+366 miles
PASS
Mileage7,119 miles
Since last MOT+624 miles
PASS
Mileage6,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,489 miles
PASS
Mileage5,006 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
PASS
Mileage4,857 miles
Since last MOT+944 miles
PASS
Mileage3,913 miles
Since last MOT+879 miles
PASS
Mileage3,034 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 EXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SB54 EXL

What car is SB54 EXL?

SB54 EXL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SB54 EXL?

The last recorded mileage for SB54 EXL was 29,670 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB54 EXL passed its MOT?

SB54 EXL has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2025.

Is SB54 EXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB54 EXL 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 SB54 EXL?

SB54 EXL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.