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GP04 XFJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 163,544 miles on the clock, averaging 7,457 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GP04 XFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,457

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year803
Average per year7,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP04 XFJ 48k77k106k135k164k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,544 miles
Since last MOT+803 miles
PASS
Mileage162,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,877 miles
PASS
Mileage160,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,596 miles
PASS
Mileage155,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,268 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,247 miles
Since last MOT+8,532 miles
PASS
Mileage146,715 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,712 miles
Since last MOT+12,526 miles
PASS
Mileage134,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage128,818 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage125,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,351 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage117,929 miles
Since last MOT+8,048 miles
PASS
Mileage109,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,881 miles
Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
Mileage108,841 miles
Since last MOT+10,566 miles
PASS
Mileage98,275 miles
Since last MOT+11,635 miles
PASS
Mileage86,640 miles
Since last MOT+12,866 miles
PASS
Mileage73,774 miles
Since last MOT+10,626 miles
PASS
Mileage63,148 miles
Since last MOT+14,970 miles
PASS
Mileage48,178 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

RegistrationGP04 XFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 XFJ

What car is GP04 XFJ?

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

What is the mileage of GP04 XFJ?

The last recorded mileage for GP04 XFJ was 163,544 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP04 XFJ passed its MOT?

GP04 XFJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2022.

Is GP04 XFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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