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EA04 FMJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 166,905 miles on the clock, averaging 8,006 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EA04 FMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,905
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,006

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,905 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,184
Average per year8,006
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA04 FMJ 59k86k113k140k167k '07'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,905 miles
Since last MOT+3,184 miles
PASS
Mileage163,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage160,251 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage156,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,857 miles
Since last MOT+3,766 miles
PASS
Mileage153,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,102 miles
PASS
Mileage147,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
PASS
Mileage145,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,016 miles
Since last MOT+65,883 miles
PASS
Mileage79,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,133 miles
Since last MOT+1,888 miles
PASS
Mileage77,245 miles
Since last MOT+17,831 miles
PASS
Mileage59,414 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

RegistrationEA04 FMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EA04 FMJ

What car is EA04 FMJ?

EA04 FMJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EA04 FMJ?

The last recorded mileage for EA04 FMJ was 166,905 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA04 FMJ passed its MOT?

EA04 FMJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2020.

Is EA04 FMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA04 FMJ 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 EA04 FMJ?

EA04 FMJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.