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EF04 LZW

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 175,259 miles on the clock, averaging 5,448 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for EF04 LZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,259
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,448

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading175,259 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,884
Average per year5,448
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF04 LZW 96k116k135k155k175k '07'22'14

Check EF04 LZW

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,884 miles
PASS
Mileage173,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,161 miles
PASS
Mileage164,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,214 miles
Since last MOT+7,440 miles
PASS
Mileage156,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage149,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage145,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
PASS
Mileage138,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,311 miles
Since last MOT+8,161 miles
PASS
Mileage130,150 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,138 miles
Since last MOT+12,348 miles
PASS
Mileage117,790 miles
Since last MOT+18,923 miles
PASS
Mileage98,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,867 miles
Since last MOT+15,562 miles
PASS
Mileage83,305 miles
Since last MOT+13,474 miles
PASS
Mileage69,831 miles
Since last MOT+12,252 miles
PASS
Mileage57,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage52,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,409 miles
PASS
Mileage42,788 miles
Since last MOT+453 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,335 miles
Since last MOT+492 miles
PASS
Mileage41,843 miles
PASS
Mileage95,611 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EF04 LZW

What car is EF04 LZW?

EF04 LZW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF04 LZW?

The last recorded mileage for EF04 LZW was 175,259 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF04 LZW passed its MOT?

EF04 LZW has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2022.

Is EF04 LZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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