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 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 130,526 miles on the clock, averaging 5,859 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 PA04 JRU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,526 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,859 |
| 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 | PA04 JRU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PA — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About PA04 JRU
What car is PA04 JRU?
PA04 JRU is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.
What is the mileage of PA04 JRU?
The last recorded mileage for PA04 JRU was 130,526 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PA04 JRU passed its MOT?
PA04 JRU has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2025.
Is PA04 JRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA04 JRU 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 PA04 JRU?
PA04 JRU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.