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FA04 XWJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 137,513 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FA04 XWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,513
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading137,513 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,159
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FA04 XWJ 292k292k292k292k292k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage130,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,689 miles
PASS
Mileage123,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage116,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage108,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,884 miles
Since last MOT+9,468 miles
PASS
Mileage99,416 miles
Since last MOT+13,111 miles
PASS
Mileage86,305 miles
Since last MOT+10,249 miles
PASS
Mileage76,056 miles
Since last MOT+13,398 miles
PASS
Mileage62,658 miles
Since last MOT+12,068 miles
PASS
Mileage50,590 miles
Since last MOT+21,057 miles
PASS
Mileage29,533 miles
FAIL
Mileage292,299 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FA04 XWJ

What car is FA04 XWJ?

FA04 XWJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FA04 XWJ?

The last recorded mileage for FA04 XWJ was 137,513 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA04 XWJ passed its MOT?

FA04 XWJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2017.

Is FA04 XWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA04 XWJ 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 XWJ?

FA04 XWJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.