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WV54 VAH

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 173,915 miles on the clock, averaging 17,366 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WV54 VAH

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,915
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
17,366

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 reading173,915 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year17,366
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WV54 VAH 35k70k104k139k174k '07'15'11

Check WV54 VAH

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,915 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,912 miles
Since last MOT+25,501 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,411 miles
Since last MOT+24,543 miles
PASS
Mileage123,868 miles
Since last MOT+16,467 miles
PASS
Mileage107,401 miles
Since last MOT+14,823 miles
PASS
Mileage92,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,578 miles
Since last MOT+15,529 miles
PASS
Mileage77,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,049 miles
Since last MOT+13,523 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,526 miles
Since last MOT+13,146 miles
PASS
Mileage50,380 miles
Since last MOT+15,406 miles
PASS
Mileage34,974 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

RegistrationWV54 VAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About WV54 VAH

What car is WV54 VAH?

WV54 VAH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2004.

What is the mileage of WV54 VAH?

The last recorded mileage for WV54 VAH was 173,915 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV54 VAH passed its MOT?

WV54 VAH has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2015.

Is WV54 VAH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV54 VAH 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 WV54 VAH?

WV54 VAH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.