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PF04 EMX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 161,336 miles on the clock, averaging 7,568 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 PF04 EMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
161,336
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,568

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,336 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,538
Average per year7,568
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF04 EMX 19k55k90k126k161k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,336 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage155,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage149,545 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,542 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage144,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage138,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,539 miles
Since last MOT+9,103 miles
PASS
Mileage129,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,718 miles
PASS
Mileage121,718 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
PASS
Mileage114,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage110,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage102,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage94,620 miles
Since last MOT+31,150 miles
PASS
Mileage63,470 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage81,140 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage74,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,388 miles
PASS
Mileage66,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage59,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage52,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage44,164 miles
Since last MOT+16,748 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage18,976 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

RegistrationPF04 EMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PF04 EMX

What car is PF04 EMX?

PF04 EMX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PF04 EMX?

The last recorded mileage for PF04 EMX was 161,336 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF04 EMX passed its MOT?

PF04 EMX has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2026.

Is PF04 EMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF04 EMX 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 PF04 EMX?

PF04 EMX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.