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SW54 ERJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 158,010 miles on the clock, averaging 16,443 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 SW54 ERJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
16,443

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,010 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,742
Average per year16,443
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW54 ERJ 42k71k100k129k158k '07'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,010 miles
Since last MOT+13,742 miles
PASS
Mileage144,268 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,242 miles
Since last MOT+23,601 miles
PASS
Mileage120,641 miles
Since last MOT+16,762 miles
PASS
Mileage103,879 miles
Since last MOT+19,991 miles
PASS
Mileage83,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,888 miles
Since last MOT+21,719 miles
PASS
Mileage62,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,016 miles
PASS
Mileage54,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,153 miles
Since last MOT+12,050 miles
PASS
Mileage42,103 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

RegistrationSW54 ERJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SW54 ERJ

What car is SW54 ERJ?

SW54 ERJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.

What is the mileage of SW54 ERJ?

The last recorded mileage for SW54 ERJ was 158,010 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW54 ERJ passed its MOT?

SW54 ERJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2014.

Is SW54 ERJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW54 ERJ 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 SW54 ERJ?

SW54 ERJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.