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SP04 MFJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Dundee, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 168,149 miles on the clock, averaging 11,657 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 SP04 MFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,657

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,149 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,775
Average per year11,657
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP04 MFJ 19k56k93k131k168k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,775 miles
PASS
Mileage163,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage158,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage150,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
PASS
Mileage141,252 miles
Since last MOT+276 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,976 miles
Since last MOT+14,464 miles
PASS
Mileage126,512 miles
Since last MOT+13,915 miles
PASS
Mileage112,597 miles
Since last MOT+14,162 miles
PASS
Mileage98,435 miles
Since last MOT+7,038 miles
PASS
Mileage91,397 miles
Since last MOT+13,892 miles
PASS
Mileage77,505 miles
Since last MOT+15,603 miles
PASS
Mileage61,902 miles
Since last MOT+16,324 miles
PASS
Mileage45,578 miles
Since last MOT+13,611 miles
PASS
Mileage31,967 miles
Since last MOT+13,311 miles
PASS
Mileage18,656 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

RegistrationSP04 MFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SP04 MFJ

What car is SP04 MFJ?

SP04 MFJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.

What is the mileage of SP04 MFJ?

The last recorded mileage for SP04 MFJ was 168,149 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP04 MFJ passed its MOT?

SP04 MFJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2020.

Is SP04 MFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP04 MFJ 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 SP04 MFJ?

SP04 MFJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.