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FT04 ECN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 136,179 miles on the clock, averaging 7,115 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 FT04 ECN

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,179
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
7,115

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,179 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,115
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT04 ECN 38k63k87k112k136k '07'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,179 miles
Since last MOT+9,337 miles
PASS
Mileage126,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,842 miles
Since last MOT+9,999 miles
PASS
Mileage116,843 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,827 miles
Since last MOT+18,436 miles
PASS
Mileage98,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage89,510 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage80,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage75,131 miles
Since last MOT+17,023 miles
PASS
Mileage58,108 miles
Since last MOT+19,700 miles
PASS
Mileage38,408 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 ECN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FT04 ECN

What car is FT04 ECN?

FT04 ECN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.

What is the mileage of FT04 ECN?

The last recorded mileage for FT04 ECN was 136,179 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT04 ECN passed its MOT?

FT04 ECN has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2021.

Is FT04 ECN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT04 ECN 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 FT04 ECN?

FT04 ECN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.