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WV54 YXL

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 129,447 miles on the clock, averaging 9,405 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 YXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,405

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,163
Average per year9,405
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV54 YXL 34k58k82k105k129k '07'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,447 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage128,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage125,864 miles
Since last MOT+12,301 miles
PASS
Mileage113,563 miles
Since last MOT+12,247 miles
PASS
Mileage101,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,316 miles
Since last MOT+16,323 miles
PASS
Mileage84,993 miles
Since last MOT+14,277 miles
PASS
Mileage70,716 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,715 miles
Since last MOT+10,043 miles
PASS
Mileage60,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,672 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage49,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,433 miles
PASS
Mileage40,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,101 miles
PASS
Mileage33,583 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

RegistrationWV54 YXL
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 YXL

What car is WV54 YXL?

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

What is the mileage of WV54 YXL?

The last recorded mileage for WV54 YXL was 129,447 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV54 YXL passed its MOT?

WV54 YXL has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2017.

Is WV54 YXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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