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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 137,562 miles on the clock, averaging 6,917 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM54 KYX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,562 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,017 |
| Average per year | 6,917 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 KYX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 KYX
What car is SM54 KYX?
SM54 KYX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM54 KYX?
The last recorded mileage for SM54 KYX was 137,562 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM54 KYX passed its MOT?
SM54 KYX has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.
Is SM54 KYX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 KYX 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 KYX?
SM54 KYX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.