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FJ04 WJY

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 145,001 miles on the clock, averaging 6,827 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 WJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,827

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-44,795
Average per year6,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ04 WJY 90k103k117k131k145k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,001 miles
PASS
Mileage189,796 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,772 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage180,001 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,999 miles
Since last MOT+15,887 miles
PASS
Mileage164,112 miles
Since last MOT+11,311 miles
PASS
Mileage152,801 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,600 miles
PASS
Mileage144,200 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage135,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
PASS
Mileage131,164 miles
Since last MOT+41,591 miles
PASS
Mileage89,573 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 WJY
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 WJY

What car is FJ04 WJY?

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

What is the mileage of FJ04 WJY?

The last recorded mileage for FJ04 WJY was 145,001 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ04 WJY passed its MOT?

FJ04 WJY has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2015.

Is FJ04 WJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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