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GR04 YJA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 172,031 miles on the clock, averaging 11,197 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GR04 YJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,197

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,031 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,133
Average per year11,197
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GR04 YJA 38k71k105k139k172k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage165,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,898 miles
Since last MOT+16,466 miles
PASS
Mileage149,432 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,356 miles
Since last MOT+7,651 miles
PASS
Mileage141,705 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,411 miles
PASS
Mileage132,215 miles
Since last MOT+12,550 miles
PASS
Mileage119,665 miles
Since last MOT+17,981 miles
PASS
Mileage101,684 miles
Since last MOT+10,835 miles
PASS
Mileage90,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage83,624 miles
Since last MOT+12,952 miles
PASS
Mileage70,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,672 miles
Since last MOT+13,974 miles
PASS
Mileage56,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,698 miles
Since last MOT+10,173 miles
PASS
Mileage46,525 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage37,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,912 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 YJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GR04 YJA

What car is GR04 YJA?

GR04 YJA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GR04 YJA?

The last recorded mileage for GR04 YJA was 172,031 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR04 YJA passed its MOT?

GR04 YJA has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2019.

Is GR04 YJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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