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SA04 JYU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 79,676 miles on the clock, averaging 2,937 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SA04 JYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
2,937

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,616
Average per year2,937
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA04 JYU 56k62k68k74k80k '08'16'12

Check SA04 JYU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage75,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,027 miles
PASS
Mileage70,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage64,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage57,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage50,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,648 miles
PASS
Mileage45,195 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage39,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,978 miles
PASS
Mileage55,877 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

RegistrationSA04 JYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SA04 JYU

What car is SA04 JYU?

SA04 JYU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SA04 JYU?

The last recorded mileage for SA04 JYU was 79,676 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA04 JYU passed its MOT?

SA04 JYU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Mar 2016.

Is SA04 JYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA04 JYU 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 SA04 JYU?

SA04 JYU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.