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HJ04 VZA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 57,551 miles on the clock, averaging 2,113 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for HJ04 VZA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,113

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,803
Average per year2,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ04 VZA 17k27k37k47k58k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage54,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage51,671 miles
Since last MOT+4,255 miles
PASS
Mileage47,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,416 miles
Since last MOT+1,853 miles
PASS
Mileage45,563 miles
Since last MOT+1,217 miles
PASS
Mileage44,346 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
PASS
Mileage44,299 miles
Since last MOT+628 miles
PASS
Mileage43,671 miles
Since last MOT+640 miles
PASS
Mileage43,031 miles
Since last MOT+691 miles
PASS
Mileage42,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,101 miles
PASS
Mileage41,239 miles
Since last MOT+1,051 miles
PASS
Mileage40,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
PASS
Mileage38,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage36,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,710 miles
PASS
Mileage34,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,510 miles
PASS
Mileage32,194 miles
Since last MOT+3,885 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage24,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage20,859 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
PASS
Mileage17,160 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About HJ04 VZA

What car is HJ04 VZA?

HJ04 VZA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HJ04 VZA?

The last recorded mileage for HJ04 VZA was 57,551 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ04 VZA passed its MOT?

HJ04 VZA has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is HJ04 VZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ04 VZA 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 HJ04 VZA?

HJ04 VZA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.