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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 150,679 miles on the clock, averaging 6,993 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GY04 XZL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 150,679 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,993 |
| 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 XZL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 XZL
What car is GY04 XZL?
GY04 XZL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GY04 XZL?
The last recorded mileage for GY04 XZL was 150,679 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY04 XZL passed its MOT?
GY04 XZL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2019.
Is GY04 XZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY04 XZL 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 XZL?
GY04 XZL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.