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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 183,892 miles on the clock, averaging 5,717 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 DS04 JPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 183,892 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 132 |
| Average per year | 5,717 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | DS04 JPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DS — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About DS04 JPY
What car is DS04 JPY?
DS04 JPY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2004.
What is the mileage of DS04 JPY?
The last recorded mileage for DS04 JPY was 183,892 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS04 JPY passed its MOT?
DS04 JPY has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2023.
Is DS04 JPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS04 JPY 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 DS04 JPY?
DS04 JPY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.