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VX54 WJL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 143,727 miles on the clock, averaging 7,806 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 VX54 WJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,727
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,806

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 reading143,727 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,459
Average per year7,806
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX54 WJL 79k95k111k128k144k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,727 miles
Since last MOT+7,459 miles
PASS
Mileage136,268 miles
Since last MOT+7,312 miles
PASS
Mileage128,956 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage121,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,483 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage121,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,481 miles
Since last MOT+16,341 miles
PASS
Mileage105,140 miles
PASS
Mileage134,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,540 miles
PASS
Mileage126,660 miles
Since last MOT+21,939 miles
PASS
Mileage104,721 miles
Since last MOT+25,060 miles
PASS
Mileage79,661 miles
Since last MOT+627 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,034 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

RegistrationVX54 WJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About VX54 WJL

What car is VX54 WJL?

VX54 WJL is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VX54 WJL?

The last recorded mileage for VX54 WJL was 143,727 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX54 WJL passed its MOT?

VX54 WJL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2016.

Is VX54 WJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX54 WJL 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 VX54 WJL?

VX54 WJL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.