Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 191,993 miles on the clock, averaging 9,815 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 OYD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 191,993 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,208 |
| Average per year | 9,815 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GL04 OYD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About GL04 OYD
What car is GL04 OYD?
GL04 OYD is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GL04 OYD?
The last recorded mileage for GL04 OYD was 191,993 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL04 OYD passed its MOT?
GL04 OYD has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 6 Mar 2023.
Is GL04 OYD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL04 OYD 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 OYD?
GL04 OYD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.