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FT04 LYF

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 174,874 miles on the clock, averaging 9,237 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FT04 LYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,237

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 reading174,874 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,597
Average per year9,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT04 LYF 40k74k108k141k175k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,874 miles
Since last MOT+10,597 miles
PASS
Mileage164,277 miles
Since last MOT+10,476 miles
PASS
Mileage153,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,801 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage147,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,726 miles
Since last MOT+12,166 miles
PASS
Mileage135,560 miles
Since last MOT+987 miles
PASS
Mileage134,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage127,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage119,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
PASS
Mileage110,555 miles
Since last MOT+9,190 miles
PASS
Mileage101,365 miles
Since last MOT+10,138 miles
PASS
Mileage91,227 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage82,085 miles
Since last MOT+10,555 miles
PASS
Mileage71,530 miles
Since last MOT+17,381 miles
PASS
Mileage54,149 miles
Since last MOT+13,947 miles
PASS
Mileage40,202 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 LYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FT04 LYF

What car is FT04 LYF?

FT04 LYF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.

What is the mileage of FT04 LYF?

The last recorded mileage for FT04 LYF was 174,874 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT04 LYF passed its MOT?

FT04 LYF has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2022.

Is FT04 LYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT04 LYF 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 FT04 LYF?

FT04 LYF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.