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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 189,448 miles on the clock, averaging 8,093 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AY04 GWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 189,448 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,671 |
| Average per year | 8,093 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | AY04 GWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About AY04 GWE
What car is AY04 GWE?
AY04 GWE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AY04 GWE?
The last recorded mileage for AY04 GWE was 189,448 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY04 GWE passed its MOT?
AY04 GWE has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.
Is AY04 GWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY04 GWE 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 AY04 GWE?
AY04 GWE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.