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SM54 SXA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1588cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1588cc
ColourRed
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 1588cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 149,132 miles on the clock, averaging 12,808 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM54 SXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,808

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,477
Average per year12,808
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM54 SXA 44k71k97k123k149k '07'16'12

Check SM54 SXA

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,132 miles
Since last MOT+10,477 miles
PASS
Mileage138,655 miles
Since last MOT+16,858 miles
PASS
Mileage121,797 miles
Since last MOT+16,397 miles
PASS
Mileage105,400 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage96,071 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,069 miles
Since last MOT+8,064 miles
PASS
Mileage88,005 miles
Since last MOT+10,292 miles
PASS
Mileage77,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,713 miles
Since last MOT+22,378 miles
PASS
Mileage55,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,850 miles
PASS
Mileage44,485 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 SXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1588cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 SXA

What car is SM54 SXA?

SM54 SXA is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1588cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM54 SXA?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 SXA was 149,132 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 SXA passed its MOT?

SM54 SXA has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2016.

Is SM54 SXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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