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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 205,908 miles on the clock, averaging 9,462 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 GY04 LZW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 205,908 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 9,462 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | GY04 LZW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About GY04 LZW
What car is GY04 LZW?
GY04 LZW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GY04 LZW?
The last recorded mileage for GY04 LZW was 205,908 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY04 LZW passed its MOT?
GY04 LZW has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2019.
Is GY04 LZW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY04 LZW 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 GY04 LZW?
GY04 LZW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.