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LA04 XWJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 59,386 miles on the clock, averaging 2,830 miles per year, well below 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 LA04 XWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,830

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,386 miles
Reading date
Miles last year659
Average per year2,830
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA04 XWJ 9k22k34k47k59k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,386 miles
Since last MOT+659 miles
PASS
Mileage58,727 miles
Since last MOT+1,932 miles
PASS
Mileage56,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage53,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,673 miles
PASS
Mileage52,308 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage49,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage46,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage43,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,158 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage38,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage34,858 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage31,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage25,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage21,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage18,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,482 miles
Since last MOT+2,893 miles
PASS
Mileage15,589 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage12,321 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage9,026 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LA04 XWJ

What car is LA04 XWJ?

LA04 XWJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA04 XWJ?

The last recorded mileage for LA04 XWJ was 59,386 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA04 XWJ passed its MOT?

LA04 XWJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2025.

Is LA04 XWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA04 XWJ 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 LA04 XWJ?

LA04 XWJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.