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SW54 HLG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 176,834 miles on the clock, averaging 8,628 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW54 HLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,628

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading176,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,251
Average per year8,628
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW54 HLG 56k86k116k147k177k '08'22'15

Check SW54 HLG

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,251 miles
PASS
Mileage168,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,591 miles
PASS
Mileage159,992 miles
Since last MOT+11,266 miles
PASS
Mileage148,726 miles
Since last MOT+303 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,423 miles
Since last MOT+12,391 miles
PASS
Mileage136,032 miles
Since last MOT+12,667 miles
PASS
Mileage123,365 miles
Since last MOT+12,505 miles
PASS
Mileage110,860 miles
Since last MOT+10,375 miles
PASS
Mileage100,485 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,998 miles
PASS
Mileage91,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage85,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage79,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage73,677 miles
Since last MOT+5,610 miles
PASS
Mileage68,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage63,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,696 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,740 miles
PASS

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 HLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SW54 HLG

What car is SW54 HLG?

SW54 HLG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.

What is the mileage of SW54 HLG?

The last recorded mileage for SW54 HLG was 176,834 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW54 HLG passed its MOT?

SW54 HLG has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2022.

Is SW54 HLG ULEZ compliant?

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

SW54 HLG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.