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FJ04 XWE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 76,494 miles on the clock, averaging 4,285 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ04 XWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,494
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,285

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,494 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year4,285
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ04 XWE 13k29k45k61k76k '07'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,494 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage69,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage62,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,868 miles
PASS
Mileage56,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,535 miles
PASS
Mileage53,731 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,750 miles
Since last MOT+658 miles
PASS
Mileage53,092 miles
Since last MOT+672 miles
PASS
Mileage52,420 miles
Since last MOT+904 miles
PASS
Mileage51,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,516 miles
Since last MOT+803 miles
PASS
Mileage50,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,459 miles
PASS
Mileage49,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage43,487 miles
Since last MOT+8,298 miles
PASS
Mileage35,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,967 miles
PASS
Mileage27,222 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage21,195 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage13,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,260 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 XWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FJ04 XWE

What car is FJ04 XWE?

FJ04 XWE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FJ04 XWE?

The last recorded mileage for FJ04 XWE was 76,494 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ04 XWE passed its MOT?

FJ04 XWE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2022.

Is FJ04 XWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ04 XWE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FJ04 XWE?

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