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VA04 LXW

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 329,010 miles on the clock, averaging 15,696 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 VA04 LXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
329,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
15,696

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 reading329,010 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,858
Average per year15,696
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VA04 LXW 43k115k186k258k329k '07'25'16

Check VA04 LXW

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage329,010 miles
Since last MOT+13,858 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,887 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+15,857 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+15,240 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+16,211 miles
PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+13,099 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+18,691 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+19,320 miles
PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,422 miles
Since last MOT+15,339 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+17,324 miles
PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+20,237 miles
PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+14,909 miles
PASS
Mileage43,139 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 LXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About VA04 LXW

What car is VA04 LXW?

VA04 LXW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VA04 LXW?

The last recorded mileage for VA04 LXW was 329,010 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA04 LXW passed its MOT?

VA04 LXW has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Sep 2025.

Is VA04 LXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA04 LXW 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 VA04 LXW?

VA04 LXW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.