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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 196,121 miles on the clock, averaging 9,437 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 EF04 NCE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,121 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,835 |
| Average per year | 9,437 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | EF04 NCE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About EF04 NCE
What car is EF04 NCE?
EF04 NCE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EF04 NCE?
The last recorded mileage for EF04 NCE was 196,121 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF04 NCE passed its MOT?
EF04 NCE has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2021.
Is EF04 NCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF04 NCE 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 EF04 NCE?
EF04 NCE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.