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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 185,822 miles on the clock, averaging 13,661 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SA04 LJF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 185,822 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 23 |
| Average per year | 13,661 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | SA04 LJF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SA04 LJF
What car is SA04 LJF?
SA04 LJF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.
What is the mileage of SA04 LJF?
The last recorded mileage for SA04 LJF was 185,822 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA04 LJF passed its MOT?
SA04 LJF has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2018.
Is SA04 LJF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA04 LJF 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 LJF?
SA04 LJF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.