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SM54 YWT

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 96,173 miles on the clock, averaging 4,820 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SM54 YWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,173
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,820

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,173 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year4,820
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 YWT 24k42k60k78k96k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,173 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,141 miles
PASS
Mileage93,021 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,018 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage90,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage86,690 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,883 miles
PASS
Mileage83,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,236 miles
PASS
Mileage81,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage78,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,937 miles
Since last MOT+637 miles
PASS
Mileage74,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage71,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,725 miles
PASS
Mileage69,009 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,911 miles
PASS
Mileage67,092 miles
Since last MOT+7,234 miles
PASS
Mileage59,858 miles
Since last MOT+11,391 miles
PASS
Mileage48,467 miles
Since last MOT+11,816 miles
PASS
Mileage36,651 miles
Since last MOT+12,430 miles
PASS
Mileage24,221 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 YWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 YWT

What car is SM54 YWT?

SM54 YWT is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM54 YWT?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 YWT was 96,173 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 YWT passed its MOT?

SM54 YWT has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2022.

Is SM54 YWT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 YWT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM54 YWT?

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