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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 199,791 miles on the clock, averaging 9,750 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 EG04 VSM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 199,791 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,336 |
| Average per year | 9,750 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | EG04 VSM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EG — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About EG04 VSM
What car is EG04 VSM?
EG04 VSM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EG04 VSM?
The last recorded mileage for EG04 VSM was 199,791 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EG04 VSM passed its MOT?
EG04 VSM has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2020.
Is EG04 VSM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EG04 VSM 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 EG04 VSM?
EG04 VSM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.