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SW54 KZA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 196,126 miles on the clock, averaging 17,610 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 SW54 KZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
17,610

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,126 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,610
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW54 KZA 90k117k143k170k196k '08'14'11

Check SW54 KZA

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,126 miles
Since last MOT+26,517 miles
PASS
Mileage169,609 miles
Since last MOT+24,600 miles
PASS
Mileage145,009 miles
Since last MOT+16,958 miles
PASS
Mileage128,051 miles
Since last MOT+16,841 miles
PASS
Mileage111,210 miles
Since last MOT+21,115 miles
PASS
Mileage90,095 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

RegistrationSW54 KZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SW54 KZA

What car is SW54 KZA?

SW54 KZA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.

What is the mileage of SW54 KZA?

The last recorded mileage for SW54 KZA was 196,126 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW54 KZA passed its MOT?

SW54 KZA has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Jan 2014.

Is SW54 KZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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