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PJ04 JMU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 131,966 miles on the clock, averaging 7,597 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ04 JMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,966
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,597

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,966 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,685
Average per year7,597
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ04 JMU 55k74k94k113k132k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,966 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
PASS
Mileage126,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,281 miles
Since last MOT+11,770 miles
PASS
Mileage114,511 miles
Since last MOT+11,361 miles
PASS
Mileage103,150 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage86,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,106 miles
Since last MOT+13,347 miles
PASS
Mileage72,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,293 miles
PASS
Mileage67,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,519 miles
PASS
Mileage60,947 miles
Since last MOT+5,901 miles
PASS
Mileage55,046 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 JMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PJ04 JMU

What car is PJ04 JMU?

PJ04 JMU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PJ04 JMU?

The last recorded mileage for PJ04 JMU was 131,966 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ04 JMU passed its MOT?

PJ04 JMU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2017.

Is PJ04 JMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ04 JMU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PJ04 JMU?

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