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SM54 FNP

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 146,525 miles on the clock, averaging 9,199 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 SM54 FNP

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,525
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,199

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,525 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,199
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 FNP 44k70k95k121k147k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,525 miles
Since last MOT+12,311 miles
PASS
Mileage134,214 miles
Since last MOT+15,376 miles
PASS
Mileage118,838 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
PASS
Mileage111,616 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage106,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage98,686 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage90,244 miles
Since last MOT+11,162 miles
PASS
Mileage79,082 miles
Since last MOT+332 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,750 miles
Since last MOT+13,379 miles
PASS
Mileage65,371 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,160 miles
Since last MOT+6,603 miles
PASS
Mileage58,557 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage51,302 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage44,115 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

RegistrationSM54 FNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 FNP

What car is SM54 FNP?

SM54 FNP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM54 FNP?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 FNP was 146,525 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 FNP passed its MOT?

SM54 FNP has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2018.

Is SM54 FNP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 FNP 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 SM54 FNP?

SM54 FNP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.