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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 198,910 miles on the clock, averaging 7,949 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 GV04 YZU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 198,910 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,677 |
| Average per year | 7,949 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | GV04 YZU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About GV04 YZU
What car is GV04 YZU?
GV04 YZU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GV04 YZU?
The last recorded mileage for GV04 YZU was 198,910 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV04 YZU passed its MOT?
GV04 YZU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2020.
Is GV04 YZU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV04 YZU 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 GV04 YZU?
GV04 YZU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.