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LR04 SFE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 164,892 miles on the clock, averaging 8,485 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR04 SFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,485

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,892 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR04 SFE 50k79k107k136k165k '07'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,892 miles
Since last MOT+21,375 miles
PASS
Mileage143,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,885 miles
PASS
Mileage136,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,632 miles
Since last MOT+15,943 miles
PASS
Mileage120,689 miles
Since last MOT+10,849 miles
PASS
Mileage109,840 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
PASS
Mileage109,837 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
PASS
Mileage109,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage105,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage102,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,969 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage97,464 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,463 miles
Since last MOT+10,023 miles
PASS
Mileage87,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage81,020 miles
Since last MOT+21,847 miles
PASS
Mileage59,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage51,529 miles
Since last MOT+1,596 miles
PASS
Mileage49,933 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR04 SFE

What car is LR04 SFE?

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

What is the mileage of LR04 SFE?

The last recorded mileage for LR04 SFE was 164,892 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR04 SFE passed its MOT?

LR04 SFE has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2020.

Is LR04 SFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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