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PA04 PGF

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 197,873 miles on the clock, averaging 8,027 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 PA04 PGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,027

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading197,873 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,601
Average per year8,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PA04 PGF 67k100k133k165k198k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,601 miles
PASS
Mileage192,272 miles
Since last MOT+10,126 miles
PASS
Mileage182,146 miles
Since last MOT+10,265 miles
PASS
Mileage171,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,986 miles
PASS
Mileage163,895 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,845 miles
PASS
Mileage155,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,001 miles
Since last MOT+15,765 miles
PASS
Mileage139,236 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,362 miles
PASS
Mileage136,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,873 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
Mileage128,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,201 miles
PASS
Mileage120,296 miles
Since last MOT+12,368 miles
PASS
Mileage107,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,928 miles
Since last MOT+10,439 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,489 miles
Since last MOT+10,513 miles
PASS
Mileage86,976 miles
Since last MOT+9,383 miles
PASS
Mileage77,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage72,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
PASS
Mileage67,426 miles

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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

RegistrationPA04 PGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePA — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PA04 PGF

What car is PA04 PGF?

PA04 PGF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PA04 PGF?

The last recorded mileage for PA04 PGF was 197,873 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PA04 PGF passed its MOT?

PA04 PGF has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2023.

Is PA04 PGF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA04 PGF 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 PGF?

PA04 PGF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.