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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 143,440 miles on the clock, averaging 6,640 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for BJ04 VZM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,440 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,538 |
| Average per year | 6,640 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | BJ04 VZM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BJ — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About BJ04 VZM
What car is BJ04 VZM?
BJ04 VZM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BJ04 VZM?
The last recorded mileage for BJ04 VZM was 143,440 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BJ04 VZM passed its MOT?
BJ04 VZM has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 28 Feb 2020.
Is BJ04 VZM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ04 VZM 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 BJ04 VZM?
BJ04 VZM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.