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SP54 XBR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 139,180 miles on the clock, averaging 6,801 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 SP54 XBR

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,180
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,801

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,180 miles
Reading date
Miles last year36
Average per year6,801
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP54 XBR 57k77k98k119k139k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,180 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,144 miles
Since last MOT+6,788 miles
PASS
Mileage132,356 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
PASS
Mileage130,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,119 miles
PASS
Mileage127,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,766 miles
PASS
Mileage118,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,945 miles
PASS
Mileage108,289 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,283 miles
Since last MOT+12,743 miles
PASS
Mileage95,540 miles
Since last MOT+11,324 miles
PASS
Mileage84,216 miles
Since last MOT+11,805 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,411 miles
Since last MOT+11,935 miles
PASS
Mileage60,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,476 miles
Since last MOT+12,884 miles
PASS
Mileage47,592 miles
Since last MOT+12,256 miles
PASS
Mileage35,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,903 miles
PASS
Mileage25,433 miles
PASS
Mileage56,632 miles

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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

RegistrationSP54 XBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SP54 XBR

What car is SP54 XBR?

SP54 XBR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.

What is the mileage of SP54 XBR?

The last recorded mileage for SP54 XBR was 139,180 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP54 XBR passed its MOT?

SP54 XBR has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2019.

Is SP54 XBR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP54 XBR 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 SP54 XBR?

SP54 XBR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.