Vehicle summary
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 87,997 miles on the clock, averaging 8,869 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for EF04 LHE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 87,997 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,869 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EF04 LHE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About EF04 LHE
What car is EF04 LHE?
EF04 LHE is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EF04 LHE?
The last recorded mileage for EF04 LHE was 87,997 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF04 LHE passed its MOT?
EF04 LHE has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2014.
Is EF04 LHE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF04 LHE 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 LHE?
EF04 LHE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.