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FG04 PLJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 167,198 miles on the clock, averaging 9,350 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FG04 PLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,198
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,350

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,198 miles
Reading date
Miles last year210
Average per year9,350
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG04 PLJ 29k64k98k133k167k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,198 miles
Since last MOT+210 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,988 miles
Since last MOT+10,085 miles
PASS
Mileage156,903 miles
Since last MOT+11,039 miles
PASS
Mileage145,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,551 miles
PASS
Mileage136,313 miles
Since last MOT+10,045 miles
PASS
Mileage126,268 miles
Since last MOT+8,576 miles
PASS
Mileage117,692 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage109,893 miles
Since last MOT+8,261 miles
PASS
Mileage101,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage93,596 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage85,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,968 miles
PASS
Mileage78,824 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,693 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
PASS
Mileage69,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,836 miles
PASS
Mileage61,706 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,683 miles
Since last MOT+16,037 miles
PASS
Mileage38,646 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage29,289 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 PLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FG04 PLJ

What car is FG04 PLJ?

FG04 PLJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FG04 PLJ?

The last recorded mileage for FG04 PLJ was 167,198 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG04 PLJ passed its MOT?

FG04 PLJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2021.

Is FG04 PLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG04 PLJ 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 FG04 PLJ?

FG04 PLJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.