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ST54 TXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 135,272 miles on the clock, averaging 9,275 miles per year, above 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 TXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,272
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,275

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,272 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,275
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ST54 TXW 51k72k93k114k135k '07'17'12

Check ST54 TXW

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,272 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,270 miles
Since last MOT+8,787 miles
PASS
Mileage126,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage117,828 miles
Since last MOT+9,880 miles
PASS
Mileage107,948 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage98,495 miles
Since last MOT+12,627 miles
PASS
Mileage85,868 miles
Since last MOT+12,138 miles
PASS
Mileage73,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,083 miles
PASS
Mileage68,647 miles
Since last MOT+9,091 miles
PASS
Mileage59,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,556 miles
Since last MOT+8,309 miles
PASS
Mileage51,247 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 TXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ST54 TXW

What car is ST54 TXW?

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

What is the mileage of ST54 TXW?

The last recorded mileage for ST54 TXW was 135,272 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST54 TXW passed its MOT?

ST54 TXW has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2017.

Is ST54 TXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST54 TXW 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 TXW?

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