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LX04 HPE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 169,472 miles on the clock, averaging 7,909 miles per year, around 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 LX04 HPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,909

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,472 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,769
Average per year7,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX04 HPE 25k61k97k133k169k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,472 miles
Since last MOT+8,769 miles
PASS
Mileage160,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage152,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage147,238 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage144,136 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,132 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage136,576 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,129 miles
PASS
Mileage128,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,301 miles
Since last MOT+10,288 miles
PASS
Mileage118,013 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,829 miles
Since last MOT+14,827 miles
PASS
Mileage103,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,002 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,711 miles
Since last MOT+17,644 miles
PASS
Mileage85,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage82,386 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage73,112 miles
Since last MOT+559 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,553 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage64,141 miles
Since last MOT+1,049 miles
PASS
Mileage63,092 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage59,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,225 miles
PASS
Mileage50,705 miles
Since last MOT+10,799 miles
PASS
Mileage39,906 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
Mileage30,477 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage25,481 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 HPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LX04 HPE

What car is LX04 HPE?

LX04 HPE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2004.

What is the mileage of LX04 HPE?

The last recorded mileage for LX04 HPE was 169,472 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX04 HPE passed its MOT?

LX04 HPE has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2025.

Is LX04 HPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX04 HPE 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 LX04 HPE?

LX04 HPE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.