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GR04 WEX

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 4 (43% pass rate). It has 148,520 miles on the clock, averaging 7,649 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 GR04 WEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,520
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2007
43%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,649

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,124
Average per year7,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR04 WEX 61k83k105k127k149k '07'18'17

Check GR04 WEX

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,520 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage142,396 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,367 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,282 miles
Since last MOT+29,365 miles
PASS
Mileage112,917 miles
Since last MOT+25,791 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,126 miles
Since last MOT+25,985 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,141 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

RegistrationGR04 WEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GR04 WEX

What car is GR04 WEX?

GR04 WEX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GR04 WEX?

The last recorded mileage for GR04 WEX was 148,520 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR04 WEX passed its MOT?

GR04 WEX has had 7 MOT tests with a 43% pass rate (3 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2018.

Is GR04 WEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR04 WEX 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 GR04 WEX?

GR04 WEX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.