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NJ04 YZG

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 133,567 miles on the clock, averaging 7,080 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ04 YZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,567
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,080

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

Below average
Latest reading133,567 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,664
Average per year7,080
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ04 YZG 25k52k79k106k134k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,567 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage128,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,778 miles
PASS
Mileage124,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,125 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage120,724 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage116,456 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,280 miles
Since last MOT+1,985 miles
PASS
Mileage114,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,488 miles
PASS
Mileage110,807 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage107,061 miles
Since last MOT+11,447 miles
PASS
Mileage95,614 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,613 miles
Since last MOT+10,467 miles
PASS
Mileage85,146 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,144 miles
Since last MOT+12,839 miles
PASS
Mileage72,305 miles
Since last MOT+10,479 miles
PASS
Mileage61,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage54,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,617 miles
PASS
Mileage46,660 miles
Since last MOT+14,391 miles
PASS
Mileage32,269 miles
Since last MOT+887 miles
PASS
Mileage31,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,499 miles
PASS
Mileage24,883 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 YZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About NJ04 YZG

What car is NJ04 YZG?

NJ04 YZG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NJ04 YZG?

The last recorded mileage for NJ04 YZG was 133,567 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ04 YZG passed its MOT?

NJ04 YZG has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2022.

Is NJ04 YZG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ04 YZG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NJ04 YZG?

NJ04 YZG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.