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EP04 DCV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2000cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 197,423 miles on the clock, averaging 8,598 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EP04 DCV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
197,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,598

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading197,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year8,598
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EP04 DCV 36k76k117k157k197k '07'26'16

Check EP04 DCV

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,423 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,407 miles
Since last MOT+564 miles
PASS
Mileage196,843 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage192,413 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage184,555 miles
Since last MOT+7,393 miles
PASS
Mileage177,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage170,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,734 miles
Since last MOT+9,574 miles
PASS
Mileage161,160 miles
Since last MOT+15,990 miles
PASS
Mileage145,170 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,150 miles
Since last MOT+11,898 miles
PASS
Mileage133,252 miles
Since last MOT+14,922 miles
PASS
Mileage118,330 miles
Since last MOT+13,556 miles
PASS
Mileage104,774 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage96,847 miles
Since last MOT+15,700 miles
PASS
Mileage81,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,147 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage71,819 miles
Since last MOT+11,445 miles
PASS
Mileage60,374 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
PASS
Mileage60,272 miles
Since last MOT+12,063 miles
PASS
Mileage48,209 miles
Since last MOT+12,411 miles
PASS
Mileage35,798 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 DCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EP04 DCV

What car is EP04 DCV?

EP04 DCV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EP04 DCV?

The last recorded mileage for EP04 DCV was 197,423 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP04 DCV passed its MOT?

EP04 DCV has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2026.

Is EP04 DCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP04 DCV 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 EP04 DCV?

EP04 DCV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.