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SW04 MXA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourRed
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 1600cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 104,061 miles on the clock, averaging 4,396 miles per year, well below 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 SW04 MXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,061
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,396

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 reading104,061 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,106
Average per year4,396
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW04 MXA 36k53k70k87k104k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,106 miles
PASS
Mileage93,955 miles
Since last MOT+256 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage87,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage86,351 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage80,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,507 miles
PASS
Mileage77,883 miles
Since last MOT+1,548 miles
PASS
Mileage76,335 miles
Since last MOT+1,015 miles
PASS
Mileage75,320 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,742 miles
PASS
Mileage71,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage66,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,095 miles
PASS
Mileage61,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage54,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage49,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage46,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage36,296 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 MXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SW04 MXA

What car is SW04 MXA?

SW04 MXA is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.

What is the mileage of SW04 MXA?

The last recorded mileage for SW04 MXA was 104,061 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW04 MXA passed its MOT?

SW04 MXA has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2022.

Is SW04 MXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW04 MXA 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 SW04 MXA?

SW04 MXA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.