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SF04 ARH

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 209,291 miles on the clock, averaging 18,930 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 SF04 ARH

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
18,930

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 reading209,291 miles
Reading date
Average per year18,930
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SF04 ARH 59k97k134k172k209k '07'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,291 miles
Since last MOT+15,548 miles
PASS
Mileage193,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,743 miles
Since last MOT+23,011 miles
PASS
Mileage170,732 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,307 miles
Since last MOT+27,569 miles
PASS
Mileage150,738 miles
Since last MOT+21,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,944 miles
Since last MOT+27,894 miles
PASS
Mileage101,050 miles
Since last MOT+14,571 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,479 miles
Since last MOT+11,589 miles
PASS
Mileage74,890 miles
Since last MOT+15,804 miles
PASS
Mileage59,086 miles

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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

RegistrationSF04 ARH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SF04 ARH

What car is SF04 ARH?

SF04 ARH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SF04 ARH?

The last recorded mileage for SF04 ARH was 209,291 miles, recorded on 27 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF04 ARH passed its MOT?

SF04 ARH has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2015.

Is SF04 ARH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF04 ARH 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 SF04 ARH?

SF04 ARH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.