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SA04 LJC

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 143,895 miles on the clock, averaging 9,707 miles per year, above 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 SA04 LJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,895
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,707

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,895 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27,690
Average per year9,707
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA04 LJC 22k53k83k113k144k '07'19'14

Check SA04 LJC

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,895 miles
Since last MOT+27,690 miles
PASS
Mileage116,205 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,204 miles
Since last MOT+24,492 miles
PASS
Mileage91,712 miles
Since last MOT+391 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,321 miles
Since last MOT+10,912 miles
PASS
Mileage80,409 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,408 miles
Since last MOT+8,656 miles
PASS
Mileage71,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,752 miles
Since last MOT+9,186 miles
PASS
Mileage62,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,566 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,537 miles
Since last MOT+3,152 miles
PASS
Mileage59,385 miles
Since last MOT+23,097 miles
PASS
Mileage36,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,288 miles
PASS
Mileage51,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
PASS
Mileage45,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,015 miles
PASS
Mileage37,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage30,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,153 miles
PASS
Mileage22,106 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 LJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SA04 LJC

What car is SA04 LJC?

SA04 LJC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SA04 LJC?

The last recorded mileage for SA04 LJC was 143,895 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA04 LJC passed its MOT?

SA04 LJC has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2019.

Is SA04 LJC ULEZ compliant?

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

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