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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 202,484 miles on the clock, averaging 9,779 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 EO04 BUV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 202,484 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 222 |
| Average per year | 9,779 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | EO04 BUV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About EO04 BUV
What car is EO04 BUV?
EO04 BUV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EO04 BUV?
The last recorded mileage for EO04 BUV was 202,484 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO04 BUV passed its MOT?
EO04 BUV has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2023.
Is EO04 BUV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO04 BUV 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 EO04 BUV?
EO04 BUV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.