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FJ04 XMG

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 177,480 miles on the clock, averaging 8,956 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ04 XMG

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,956

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year240
Average per year8,956
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ04 XMG 33k69k105k141k177k '07'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,480 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,240 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage167,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage164,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage162,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,461 miles
PASS
Mileage156,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage151,006 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage148,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,449 miles
PASS
Mileage138,920 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage130,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage123,682 miles
Since last MOT+12,018 miles
PASS
Mileage111,664 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,662 miles
Since last MOT+11,611 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,051 miles
Since last MOT+13,316 miles
PASS
Mileage86,735 miles
Since last MOT+15,444 miles
PASS
Mileage71,291 miles
Since last MOT+13,954 miles
PASS
Mileage57,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,337 miles
Since last MOT+13,186 miles
PASS
Mileage44,151 miles
Since last MOT+11,296 miles
PASS
Mileage32,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,855 miles

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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 XMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 XMG

What car is FJ04 XMG?

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

What is the mileage of FJ04 XMG?

The last recorded mileage for FJ04 XMG was 177,480 miles, recorded on 5 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ04 XMG passed its MOT?

FJ04 XMG has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2023.

Is FJ04 XMG ULEZ compliant?

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

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