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CJ04 SFX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 176,411 miles on the clock, averaging 13,994 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 CJ04 SFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,994

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 reading176,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,078
Average per year13,994
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CJ04 SFX 49k81k113k145k176k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,411 miles
Since last MOT+10,078 miles
PASS
Mileage166,333 miles
Since last MOT+13,863 miles
PASS
Mileage152,470 miles
Since last MOT+13,406 miles
PASS
Mileage139,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,064 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage130,453 miles
Since last MOT+15,415 miles
PASS
Mileage115,038 miles
Since last MOT+15,398 miles
PASS
Mileage99,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,640 miles
Since last MOT+15,322 miles
PASS
Mileage84,318 miles
Since last MOT+18,341 miles
PASS
Mileage65,977 miles
Since last MOT+16,930 miles
PASS
Mileage49,047 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

RegistrationCJ04 SFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeCJ — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About CJ04 SFX

What car is CJ04 SFX?

CJ04 SFX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2004.

What is the mileage of CJ04 SFX?

The last recorded mileage for CJ04 SFX was 176,411 miles, recorded on 3 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CJ04 SFX passed its MOT?

CJ04 SFX has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2016.

Is CJ04 SFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CJ04 SFX 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 CJ04 SFX?

CJ04 SFX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.