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SM54 MPE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 186,192 miles on the clock, averaging 9,396 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM54 MPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,396

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,192 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,531
Average per year9,396
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 MPE 53k86k120k153k186k '07'22'15

Check SM54 MPE

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,531 miles
PASS
Mileage175,661 miles
Since last MOT+26,666 miles
PASS
Mileage148,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,995 miles
Since last MOT+15,904 miles
PASS
Mileage133,091 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
PASS
Mileage125,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage120,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,548 miles
PASS
Mileage113,471 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,470 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
PASS
Mileage106,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,403 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage98,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,571 miles
PASS
Mileage90,999 miles
PASS
Mileage126,939 miles
Since last MOT+51,772 miles
PASS
Mileage75,167 miles
Since last MOT+22,034 miles
PASS
Mileage53,133 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 MPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 MPE

What car is SM54 MPE?

SM54 MPE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM54 MPE?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 MPE was 186,192 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 MPE passed its MOT?

SM54 MPE has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2022.

Is SM54 MPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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