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ET04 FBA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourSilver
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 1900cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 92,537 miles on the clock, averaging 4,276 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for ET04 FBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,537
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,276

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,537 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,061
Average per year4,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET04 FBA 19k37k56k74k93k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,537 miles
Since last MOT+6,061 miles
PASS
Mileage86,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage83,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,068 miles
PASS
Mileage81,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage77,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage70,421 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,420 miles
Since last MOT+11,632 miles
PASS
Mileage58,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage51,887 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
PASS
Mileage51,123 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage49,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,486 miles
PASS
Mileage46,840 miles
Since last MOT+2,981 miles
PASS
Mileage43,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage39,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage36,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage31,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,538 miles
PASS
Mileage27,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,400 miles
PASS
Mileage23,606 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage18,850 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About ET04 FBA

What car is ET04 FBA?

ET04 FBA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET04 FBA?

The last recorded mileage for ET04 FBA was 92,537 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET04 FBA passed its MOT?

ET04 FBA has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2024.

Is ET04 FBA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET04 FBA 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 FBA?

ET04 FBA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.