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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 155,906 miles on the clock, averaging 9,513 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 DS04 JTY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 155,906 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,997 |
| Average per year | 9,513 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 JTY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 JTY
What car is DS04 JTY?
DS04 JTY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2004.
What is the mileage of DS04 JTY?
The last recorded mileage for DS04 JTY was 155,906 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS04 JTY passed its MOT?
DS04 JTY has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2015.
Is DS04 JTY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS04 JTY 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 JTY?
DS04 JTY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.