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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 169,031 miles on the clock, averaging 6,719 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 UYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 169,031 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,719 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 UYW |
| 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 UYW
What car is DS04 UYW?
DS04 UYW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2004.
What is the mileage of DS04 UYW?
The last recorded mileage for DS04 UYW was 169,031 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS04 UYW passed its MOT?
DS04 UYW has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2022.
Is DS04 UYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS04 UYW 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 UYW?
DS04 UYW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.