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 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 166,755 miles on the clock, averaging 8,404 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM54 KMK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,755 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,404 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | SM54 KMK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SM54 KMK
What car is SM54 KMK?
SM54 KMK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM54 KMK?
The last recorded mileage for SM54 KMK was 166,755 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM54 KMK passed its MOT?
SM54 KMK has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2017.
Is SM54 KMK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 KMK 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 KMK?
SM54 KMK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.