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EF04 JMU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 135,352 miles on the clock, averaging 9,506 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for EF04 JMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,506

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 reading135,352 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,913
Average per year9,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF04 JMU 26k53k81k108k135k '07'19'13

Check EF04 JMU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage127,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage123,603 miles
Since last MOT+8,650 miles
PASS
Mileage114,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,953 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage106,806 miles
Since last MOT+8,756 miles
PASS
Mileage98,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,961 miles
PASS
Mileage91,089 miles
Since last MOT+12,788 miles
PASS
Mileage78,301 miles
Since last MOT+20,281 miles
PASS
Mileage58,020 miles
Since last MOT+14,358 miles
PASS
Mileage43,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,662 miles
Since last MOT+10,231 miles
PASS
Mileage33,431 miles
Since last MOT+7,627 miles
PASS
Mileage25,804 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 JMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EF04 JMU

What car is EF04 JMU?

EF04 JMU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF04 JMU?

The last recorded mileage for EF04 JMU was 135,352 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF04 JMU passed its MOT?

EF04 JMU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2019.

Is EF04 JMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF04 JMU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF04 JMU?

EF04 JMU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.