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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 93,037 miles on the clock, averaging 5,064 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 EP04 DXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,037 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,342 |
| Average per year | 5,064 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | EP04 DXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EP — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About EP04 DXL
What car is EP04 DXL?
EP04 DXL is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EP04 DXL?
The last recorded mileage for EP04 DXL was 93,037 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EP04 DXL passed its MOT?
EP04 DXL has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2023.
Is EP04 DXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP04 DXL 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 DXL?
EP04 DXL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.