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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 164,898 miles on the clock, averaging 9,343 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for NJ04 JGU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,898 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 73 |
| Average per year | 9,343 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | NJ04 JGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NJ — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About NJ04 JGU
What car is NJ04 JGU?
NJ04 JGU is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.
What is the mileage of NJ04 JGU?
The last recorded mileage for NJ04 JGU was 164,898 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NJ04 JGU passed its MOT?
NJ04 JGU has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2021.
Is NJ04 JGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ04 JGU 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 NJ04 JGU?
NJ04 JGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.