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SY54 BNN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 143,619 miles on the clock, averaging 7,379 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SY54 BNN

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,379

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,996
Average per year7,379
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY54 BNN 25k55k84k114k144k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage143,619 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage141,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage139,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage134,416 miles
Since last MOT+20,580 miles
PASS
Mileage113,836 miles
Since last MOT+17,503 miles
PASS
Mileage96,333 miles
Since last MOT+15,123 miles
PASS
Mileage81,210 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,084 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage74,040 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage67,318 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,187 miles
PASS
Mileage61,088 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,167 miles
PASS
Mileage55,920 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage51,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage45,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,273 miles
PASS
Mileage40,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage35,804 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage29,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage25,394 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,307 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

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

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About SY54 BNN

What car is SY54 BNN?

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

What is the mileage of SY54 BNN?

The last recorded mileage for SY54 BNN was 143,619 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY54 BNN passed its MOT?

SY54 BNN has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 6 Nov 2023.

Is SY54 BNN ULEZ compliant?

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

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