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SH54 DMU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 2000cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 180,398 miles on the clock, averaging 7,849 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH54 DMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,398
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,849

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading180,398 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,072
Average per year7,849
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH54 DMU 53k85k117k149k180k '07'24'15

Check SH54 DMU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage175,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,747 miles
PASS
Mileage168,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage165,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage162,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,346 miles
Since last MOT+8,924 miles
PASS
Mileage153,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,109 miles
PASS
Mileage144,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,313 miles
Since last MOT+14,949 miles
PASS
Mileage129,364 miles
Since last MOT+7,771 miles
PASS
Mileage121,593 miles
Since last MOT+10,292 miles
PASS
Mileage111,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage103,692 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage96,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage89,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage81,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage73,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage64,679 miles
Since last MOT+11,644 miles
PASS
Mileage53,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 DMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SH54 DMU

What car is SH54 DMU?

SH54 DMU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SH54 DMU?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 DMU was 180,398 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 DMU passed its MOT?

SH54 DMU has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2024.

Is SH54 DMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH54 DMU 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 SH54 DMU?

SH54 DMU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.