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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 175,243 miles on the clock, averaging 11,079 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 ET04 CWL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,243 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,329 |
| Average per year | 11,079 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | ET04 CWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About ET04 CWL
What car is ET04 CWL?
ET04 CWL is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET04 CWL?
The last recorded mileage for ET04 CWL was 175,243 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET04 CWL passed its MOT?
ET04 CWL has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2020.
Is ET04 CWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET04 CWL 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 ET04 CWL?
ET04 CWL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.