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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 182,944 miles on the clock, averaging 8,425 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for ML04 LAL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,944 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 40 |
| Average per year | 8,425 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 | ML04 LAL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About ML04 LAL
What car is ML04 LAL?
ML04 LAL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of ML04 LAL?
The last recorded mileage for ML04 LAL was 182,944 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML04 LAL passed its MOT?
ML04 LAL has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.
Is ML04 LAL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML04 LAL 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 ML04 LAL?
ML04 LAL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.