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AP04 LVE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 131,896 miles on the clock, averaging 9,988 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 AP04 LVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,896
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,988

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,896 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,365
Average per year9,988
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP04 LVE 26k52k79k105k132k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,896 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage128,531 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,495 miles
Since last MOT+12,381 miles
PASS
Mileage116,114 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,100 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage102,719 miles
Since last MOT+13,964 miles
PASS
Mileage88,755 miles
Since last MOT+10,481 miles
PASS
Mileage78,274 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,263 miles
Since last MOT+11,038 miles
PASS
Mileage67,225 miles
Since last MOT+10,786 miles
PASS
Mileage56,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage46,467 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage38,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage31,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
PASS
Mileage26,021 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

RegistrationAP04 LVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AP04 LVE

What car is AP04 LVE?

AP04 LVE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AP04 LVE?

The last recorded mileage for AP04 LVE was 131,896 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP04 LVE passed its MOT?

AP04 LVE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2018.

Is AP04 LVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP04 LVE 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 AP04 LVE?

AP04 LVE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.