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SM54 KYT

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 128,196 miles on the clock, averaging 10,787 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 KYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,787

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 reading128,196 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,707
Average per year10,787
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 KYT 29k54k79k103k128k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,196 miles
Since last MOT+11,707 miles
PASS
Mileage116,489 miles
Since last MOT+22,464 miles
PASS
Mileage94,025 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage89,641 miles
Since last MOT+10,590 miles
PASS
Mileage79,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,051 miles
Since last MOT+14,084 miles
PASS
Mileage64,967 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,855 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
PASS
Mileage46,825 miles
Since last MOT+9,304 miles
PASS
Mileage37,521 miles
Since last MOT+8,407 miles
PASS
Mileage29,114 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM54 KYT

What car is SM54 KYT?

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

What is the mileage of SM54 KYT?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 KYT was 128,196 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 KYT passed its MOT?

SM54 KYT has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2017.

Is SM54 KYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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