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EF04 LHA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
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 1900cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 138,878 miles on the clock, averaging 7,209 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EF04 LHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,209

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year93
Average per year7,209
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF04 LHA 32k58k85k112k139k '07'22'15

Check EF04 LHA

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,878 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,785 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage132,334 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,239 miles
Since last MOT+7,152 miles
PASS
Mileage125,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage117,839 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage112,192 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,186 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage106,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,647 miles
PASS
Mileage99,449 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,445 miles
Since last MOT+8,695 miles
PASS
Mileage90,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,683 miles
PASS
Mileage80,067 miles
Since last MOT+9,263 miles
PASS
Mileage70,804 miles
Since last MOT+4,932 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,872 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,815 miles
PASS
Mileage50,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,000 miles
PASS
Mileage42,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,293 miles
PASS
Mileage37,196 miles
Since last MOT+5,562 miles
PASS
Mileage31,634 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EF04 LHA

What car is EF04 LHA?

EF04 LHA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF04 LHA?

The last recorded mileage for EF04 LHA was 138,878 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF04 LHA passed its MOT?

EF04 LHA has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2022.

Is EF04 LHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF04 LHA 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 EF04 LHA?

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