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EA04 PWZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 159,020 miles on the clock, averaging 12,150 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 EA04 PWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,150

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 reading159,020 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,150
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA04 PWZ 40k70k100k129k159k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,020 miles
Since last MOT+16,681 miles
PASS
Mileage142,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,339 miles
Since last MOT+9,645 miles
PASS
Mileage132,694 miles
Since last MOT+10,209 miles
PASS
Mileage122,485 miles
Since last MOT+8,489 miles
PASS
Mileage113,996 miles
Since last MOT+12,642 miles
PASS
Mileage101,354 miles
Since last MOT+12,905 miles
PASS
Mileage88,449 miles
Since last MOT+15,843 miles
PASS
Mileage72,606 miles
Since last MOT+13,777 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,829 miles
Since last MOT+18,359 miles
PASS
Mileage40,470 miles

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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

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

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About EA04 PWZ

What car is EA04 PWZ?

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

What is the mileage of EA04 PWZ?

The last recorded mileage for EA04 PWZ was 159,020 miles, recorded on 26 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA04 PWZ passed its MOT?

EA04 PWZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2017.

Is EA04 PWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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