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PJ04 EPC

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 141,726 miles on the clock, averaging 10,886 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 PJ04 EPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,886

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,726 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,886
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ04 EPC 45k69k93k117k142k '07'16'11

Check PJ04 EPC

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,726 miles
Since last MOT+13,416 miles
PASS
Mileage128,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage124,421 miles
Since last MOT+21,798 miles
PASS
Mileage102,623 miles
Since last MOT+13,865 miles
PASS
Mileage88,758 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,755 miles
Since last MOT+15,902 miles
PASS
Mileage72,853 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,835 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage63,492 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage57,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage52,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,814 miles
Since last MOT+8,070 miles
PASS
Mileage44,744 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

RegistrationPJ04 EPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PJ04 EPC

What car is PJ04 EPC?

PJ04 EPC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PJ04 EPC?

The last recorded mileage for PJ04 EPC was 141,726 miles, recorded on 29 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ04 EPC passed its MOT?

PJ04 EPC has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Feb 2016.

Is PJ04 EPC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ04 EPC 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 PJ04 EPC?

PJ04 EPC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.