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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 159,899 miles on the clock, averaging 7,203 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 YJL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 159,899 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,203 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 YJL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 YJL
What car is EG04 YJL?
EG04 YJL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EG04 YJL?
The last recorded mileage for EG04 YJL was 159,899 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EG04 YJL passed its MOT?
EG04 YJL has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2017.
Is EG04 YJL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EG04 YJL 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 YJL?
EG04 YJL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.