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FJ04 NLK

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 118,008 miles on the clock, averaging 6,741 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 FJ04 NLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,008
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,741

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,008 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,837
Average per year6,741
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FJ04 NLK 20k44k69k93k118k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage118,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage111,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,171 miles
Since last MOT+12,188 miles
PASS
Mileage98,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,180 miles
PASS
Mileage90,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage83,577 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage77,047 miles
Since last MOT+6,657 miles
PASS
Mileage70,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,854 miles
PASS
Mileage64,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage58,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,775 miles
PASS
Mileage51,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage40,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
PASS
Mileage32,900 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage26,890 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage19,729 miles

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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

RegistrationFJ04 NLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FJ04 NLK

What car is FJ04 NLK?

FJ04 NLK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FJ04 NLK?

The last recorded mileage for FJ04 NLK was 118,008 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ04 NLK passed its MOT?

FJ04 NLK has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 3 Nov 2021.

Is FJ04 NLK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ04 NLK 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 FJ04 NLK?

FJ04 NLK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.