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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 217,280 miles on the clock, averaging 6,715 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 FA04 BUJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 217,280 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,340 |
| Average per year | 6,715 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 BUJ |
| 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 BUJ
What car is FA04 BUJ?
FA04 BUJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FA04 BUJ?
The last recorded mileage for FA04 BUJ was 217,280 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FA04 BUJ passed its MOT?
FA04 BUJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2021.
Is FA04 BUJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA04 BUJ 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 BUJ?
FA04 BUJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.