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MK04 XFJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 178,354 miles on the clock, averaging 5,129 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 MK04 XFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,354
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,129

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading178,354 miles
Reading date
Miles last year110
Average per year5,129
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK04 XFJ 85k108k132k155k178k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,354 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,244 miles
Since last MOT+11,656 miles
PASS
Mileage166,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage159,871 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage154,527 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage152,751 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage151,419 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,415 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage147,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage142,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage137,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage132,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,800 miles
PASS
Mileage127,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage124,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage117,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage112,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage107,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage103,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage98,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage94,729 miles
Since last MOT+10,033 miles
PASS
Mileage84,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,696 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About MK04 XFJ

What car is MK04 XFJ?

MK04 XFJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MK04 XFJ?

The last recorded mileage for MK04 XFJ was 178,354 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK04 XFJ passed its MOT?

MK04 XFJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2025.

Is MK04 XFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK04 XFJ 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 MK04 XFJ?

MK04 XFJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.