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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 123,179 miles on the clock, averaging 8,211 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FA04 BTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 123,179 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,211 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | FA04 BTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About FA04 BTU
What car is FA04 BTU?
FA04 BTU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FA04 BTU?
The last recorded mileage for FA04 BTU was 123,179 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FA04 BTU passed its MOT?
FA04 BTU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2018.
Is FA04 BTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA04 BTU 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 FA04 BTU?
FA04 BTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.