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SM54 KLE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 110,309 miles on the clock, averaging 9,927 miles per year, above 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 SM54 KLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,309
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,927

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading110,309 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,927
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 KLE 42k59k76k93k110k '08'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,309 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage74,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage68,990 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage63,800 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,792 miles
Since last MOT+11,875 miles
PASS
Mileage51,917 miles
Since last MOT+720 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,488 miles
PASS
Mileage41,709 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 KLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 KLE

What car is SM54 KLE?

SM54 KLE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM54 KLE?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 KLE was 110,309 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 KLE passed its MOT?

SM54 KLE has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2015.

Is SM54 KLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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