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ST54 TXP

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 154,283 miles on the clock, averaging 8,094 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for ST54 TXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,283
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,094

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,283 miles
Reading date
Miles last year69
Average per year8,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST54 TXP 49k75k102k128k154k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,283 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
PASS
Mileage152,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage148,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage144,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage139,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,219 miles
PASS
Mileage132,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage125,220 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,214 miles
Since last MOT+10,891 miles
PASS
Mileage114,323 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,318 miles
Since last MOT+10,529 miles
PASS
Mileage103,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,604 miles
PASS
Mileage96,185 miles
Since last MOT+12,394 miles
PASS
Mileage83,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage78,386 miles
Since last MOT+13,944 miles
PASS
Mileage64,442 miles
Since last MOT+15,664 miles
PASS
Mileage48,778 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 TXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ST54 TXP

What car is ST54 TXP?

ST54 TXP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2005.

What is the mileage of ST54 TXP?

The last recorded mileage for ST54 TXP was 154,283 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST54 TXP passed its MOT?

ST54 TXP has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2021.

Is ST54 TXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST54 TXP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ST54 TXP?

ST54 TXP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.