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PE04 TFJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Purple Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourPurple
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 179,495 miles on the clock, averaging 9,680 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 PE04 TFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,680

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,495 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year9,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE04 TFJ 47k80k113k146k179k '07'20'14

Check PE04 TFJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,495 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,404 miles
PASS
Mileage173,083 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage163,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,038 miles
PASS
Mileage153,747 miles
Since last MOT+12,727 miles
PASS
Mileage141,020 miles
Since last MOT+12,898 miles
PASS
Mileage128,122 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage116,451 miles
Since last MOT+13,784 miles
PASS
Mileage102,667 miles
Since last MOT+10,589 miles
PASS
Mileage92,078 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage82,054 miles
Since last MOT+11,404 miles
PASS
Mileage70,650 miles
Since last MOT+10,723 miles
PASS
Mileage59,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,736 miles
PASS
Mileage55,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,669 miles
PASS
Mileage46,522 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

RegistrationPE04 TFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PE04 TFJ

What car is PE04 TFJ?

PE04 TFJ is a purple Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PE04 TFJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE04 TFJ was 179,495 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE04 TFJ passed its MOT?

PE04 TFJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Nov 2020.

Is PE04 TFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE04 TFJ 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 PE04 TFJ?

PE04 TFJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.