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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 113,485 miles on the clock, averaging 5,537 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 EG04 WGU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,485 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,655 |
| Average per year | 5,537 |
| 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 | EG04 WGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 WGU
What car is EG04 WGU?
EG04 WGU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EG04 WGU?
The last recorded mileage for EG04 WGU was 113,485 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EG04 WGU passed its MOT?
EG04 WGU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2021.
Is EG04 WGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EG04 WGU 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 WGU?
EG04 WGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.