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SY54 XHD

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 98,017 miles on the clock, averaging 6,786 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SY54 XHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,786

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 reading98,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY54 XHD 22k41k60k79k98k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,017 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage90,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage84,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
PASS
Mileage79,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,333 miles
Since last MOT+10,930 miles
PASS
Mileage68,403 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,398 miles
Since last MOT+13,188 miles
PASS
Mileage55,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage52,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,711 miles
PASS
Mileage49,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
PASS
Mileage44,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage37,916 miles
Since last MOT+8,062 miles
PASS
Mileage29,854 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage22,470 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 XHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SY54 XHD

What car is SY54 XHD?

SY54 XHD is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY54 XHD?

The last recorded mileage for SY54 XHD was 98,017 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY54 XHD passed its MOT?

SY54 XHD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2018.

Is SY54 XHD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY54 XHD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY54 XHD?

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