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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 142,741 miles on the clock, averaging 6,386 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 HC04 DFV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,741 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,938 |
| Average per year | 6,386 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | HC04 DFV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HC — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About HC04 DFV
What car is HC04 DFV?
HC04 DFV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.
What is the mileage of HC04 DFV?
The last recorded mileage for HC04 DFV was 142,741 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HC04 DFV passed its MOT?
HC04 DFV has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Nov 2024.
Is HC04 DFV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HC04 DFV 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 HC04 DFV?
HC04 DFV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.