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LR04 BWN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 170,309 miles on the clock, averaging 6,477 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR04 BWN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
170,309
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,477

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 reading170,309 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-71
Average per year6,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR04 BWN 45k76k107k139k170k '07'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,309 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage164,839 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,837 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,773 miles
PASS
Mileage162,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage157,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,159 miles
Since last MOT+5,352 miles
PASS
Mileage151,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage146,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,120 miles
PASS
Mileage143,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage139,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,485 miles
PASS
Mileage132,716 miles
Since last MOT+8,346 miles
PASS
Mileage124,370 miles
Since last MOT+6,798 miles
PASS
Mileage117,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,503 miles
PASS
Mileage111,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage104,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage99,372 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage91,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,072 miles
PASS
Mileage84,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,631 miles
PASS
Mileage75,962 miles
Since last MOT+10,778 miles
PASS
Mileage65,184 miles
Since last MOT+10,851 miles
PASS
Mileage54,333 miles
Since last MOT+9,662 miles
PASS
Mileage44,671 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 BWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LR04 BWN

What car is LR04 BWN?

LR04 BWN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LR04 BWN?

The last recorded mileage for LR04 BWN was 170,309 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR04 BWN passed its MOT?

LR04 BWN has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2026.

Is LR04 BWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR04 BWN 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 LR04 BWN?

LR04 BWN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.