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SY54 BFA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 138,104 miles on the clock, averaging 7,966 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SY54 BFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,104
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,966

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 reading138,104 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,966
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY54 BFA 50k72k94k116k138k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,104 miles
Since last MOT+14,598 miles
PASS
Mileage123,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,506 miles
Since last MOT+16,301 miles
PASS
Mileage107,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage101,659 miles
Since last MOT+6,781 miles
PASS
Mileage94,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,878 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage86,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage81,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,294 miles
PASS
Mileage73,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage68,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,043 miles
PASS
Mileage63,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage56,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,493 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,065 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 BFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SY54 BFA

What car is SY54 BFA?

SY54 BFA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY54 BFA?

The last recorded mileage for SY54 BFA was 138,104 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY54 BFA passed its MOT?

SY54 BFA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2018.

Is SY54 BFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY54 BFA 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 SY54 BFA?

SY54 BFA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.