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EP04 WBG

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 208,429 miles on the clock, averaging 11,716 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 EP04 WBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,716

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading208,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,716
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EP04 WBG 23k69k116k162k208k '07'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,429 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,903 miles
PASS
Mileage201,524 miles
Since last MOT+23,740 miles
PASS
Mileage177,784 miles
Since last MOT+37,583 miles
PASS
Mileage140,201 miles
Since last MOT+14,052 miles
PASS
Mileage126,149 miles
Since last MOT+12,428 miles
PASS
Mileage113,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,721 miles
Since last MOT+14,012 miles
PASS
Mileage99,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,709 miles
Since last MOT+38,807 miles
PASS
Mileage60,902 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage56,522 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,519 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage51,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage45,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage39,796 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,163 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage28,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage22,896 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 WBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EP04 WBG

What car is EP04 WBG?

EP04 WBG is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EP04 WBG?

The last recorded mileage for EP04 WBG was 208,429 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP04 WBG passed its MOT?

EP04 WBG has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2023.

Is EP04 WBG ULEZ compliant?

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

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