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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 137,656 miles on the clock, averaging 9,739 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 WUD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 137,656 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,739 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 WUD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| 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 WUD
What car is SM54 WUD?
SM54 WUD is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM54 WUD?
The last recorded mileage for SM54 WUD was 137,656 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM54 WUD passed its MOT?
SM54 WUD has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2016.
Is SM54 WUD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 WUD 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 WUD?
SM54 WUD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.