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GL04 EDJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 232,320 miles on the clock, averaging 10,466 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GL04 EDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
232,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
10,466

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading232,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year10,466
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL04 EDJ 71k111k152k192k232k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage232,320 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage232,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage225,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage225,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage219,435 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage211,598 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,425 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage201,828 miles
Since last MOT+13,269 miles
PASS
Mileage188,559 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,549 miles
Since last MOT+12,434 miles
PASS
Mileage176,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
PASS
Mileage170,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,838 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage167,504 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage163,218 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,211 miles
Since last MOT+23,951 miles
PASS
Mileage139,260 miles
Since last MOT+15,224 miles
PASS
Mileage124,036 miles
Since last MOT+13,432 miles
PASS
Mileage110,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,510 miles
PASS
Mileage101,094 miles
Since last MOT+12,898 miles
PASS
Mileage88,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,196 miles
Since last MOT+17,293 miles
PASS
Mileage70,903 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,846 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

RegistrationGL04 EDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GL04 EDJ

What car is GL04 EDJ?

GL04 EDJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GL04 EDJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL04 EDJ was 232,320 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL04 EDJ passed its MOT?

GL04 EDJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2022.

Is GL04 EDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL04 EDJ 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 GL04 EDJ?

GL04 EDJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.