Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 130,645 miles on the clock, averaging 6,764 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 MA04 LSU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,645 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,072 |
| Average per year | 6,764 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA04 LSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About MA04 LSU
What car is MA04 LSU?
MA04 LSU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MA04 LSU?
The last recorded mileage for MA04 LSU was 130,645 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA04 LSU passed its MOT?
MA04 LSU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2020.
Is MA04 LSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA04 LSU 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 MA04 LSU?
MA04 LSU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.