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CJ04 NKN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 163,191 miles on the clock, averaging 12,612 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 CJ04 NKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,191
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,612

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 reading163,191 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,612
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CJ04 NKN 54k82k109k136k163k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,191 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,190 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
PASS
Mileage163,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,102 miles
Since last MOT+9,371 miles
PASS
Mileage153,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,637 miles
PASS
Mileage144,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,094 miles
Since last MOT+18,445 miles
PASS
Mileage125,649 miles
Since last MOT+17,650 miles
PASS
Mileage107,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,999 miles
Since last MOT+25,607 miles
PASS
Mileage82,392 miles
Since last MOT+16,351 miles
PASS
Mileage66,041 miles
Since last MOT+11,595 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,446 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeCJ — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About CJ04 NKN

What car is CJ04 NKN?

CJ04 NKN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2004.

What is the mileage of CJ04 NKN?

The last recorded mileage for CJ04 NKN was 163,191 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CJ04 NKN passed its MOT?

CJ04 NKN has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2015.

Is CJ04 NKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CJ04 NKN 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 CJ04 NKN?

CJ04 NKN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.