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GP04 HCG

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, 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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 114,773 miles on the clock, averaging 11,892 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 GP04 HCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
11,892

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,773 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year11,892
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP04 HCG 78k87k96k105k115k '08'11'10

Check GP04 HCG

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,773 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,768 miles
Since last MOT+10,546 miles
PASS
Mileage104,222 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,214 miles
Since last MOT+13,491 miles
PASS
Mileage90,723 miles
Since last MOT+13,099 miles
PASS
Mileage77,624 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

RegistrationGP04 HCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GP04 HCG

What car is GP04 HCG?

GP04 HCG is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GP04 HCG?

The last recorded mileage for GP04 HCG was 114,773 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP04 HCG passed its MOT?

GP04 HCG has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2011.

Is GP04 HCG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP04 HCG 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 GP04 HCG?

GP04 HCG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.