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PJ04 THG

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 147,320 miles on the clock, averaging 9,699 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 THG

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,699

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,642
Average per year9,699
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ04 THG 48k73k98k122k147k '07'17'12

Check PJ04 THG

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,320 miles
Since last MOT+16,642 miles
PASS
Mileage130,678 miles
Since last MOT+10,075 miles
PASS
Mileage120,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage113,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage106,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage103,270 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,260 miles
Since last MOT+14,878 miles
PASS
Mileage88,382 miles
Since last MOT+14,519 miles
PASS
Mileage73,863 miles
Since last MOT+12,779 miles
PASS
Mileage61,084 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage54,002 miles
Since last MOT+6,316 miles
PASS
Mileage47,686 miles

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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 THG
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 THG

What car is PJ04 THG?

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

What is the mileage of PJ04 THG?

The last recorded mileage for PJ04 THG was 147,320 miles, recorded on 19 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ04 THG passed its MOT?

PJ04 THG has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 May 2017.

Is PJ04 THG ULEZ compliant?

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

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