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LG04 ELU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 81,454 miles on the clock, averaging 4,317 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 LG04 ELU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,317

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,812
Average per year4,317
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG04 ELU 28k41k55k68k81k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,812 miles
PASS
Mileage71,642 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage64,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,120 miles
PASS
Mileage61,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage55,335 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage50,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage47,756 miles
Since last MOT+1,884 miles
PASS
Mileage45,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,872 miles
Since last MOT+2,427 miles
PASS
Mileage43,445 miles
Since last MOT+3,700 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,745 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage36,206 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage32,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage27,662 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 ELU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LG04 ELU

What car is LG04 ELU?

LG04 ELU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LG04 ELU?

The last recorded mileage for LG04 ELU was 81,454 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG04 ELU passed its MOT?

LG04 ELU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2020.

Is LG04 ELU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG04 ELU 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 LG04 ELU?

LG04 ELU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.