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PJ04 YWZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 166,828 miles on the clock, averaging 7,412 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 PJ04 YWZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,412

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,828 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,216
Average per year7,412
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ04 YWZ 27k62k97k132k167k '07'26'18

Check PJ04 YWZ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage161,612 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage155,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,550 miles
PASS
Mileage147,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage140,410 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,517 miles
PASS
Mileage132,877 miles
Since last MOT+3,631 miles
PASS
Mileage129,246 miles
Since last MOT+9,084 miles
PASS
Mileage120,162 miles
Since last MOT+5,781 miles
PASS
Mileage114,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,831 miles
PASS
Mileage109,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage100,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,232 miles
PASS
Mileage91,437 miles
Since last MOT+17,185 miles
PASS
Mileage74,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,758 miles
PASS
Mileage64,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage57,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
PASS
Mileage51,642 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage46,167 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage37,799 miles
Since last MOT+11,117 miles
PASS
Mileage26,682 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 YWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PJ04 YWZ

What car is PJ04 YWZ?

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

What is the mileage of PJ04 YWZ?

The last recorded mileage for PJ04 YWZ was 166,828 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ04 YWZ passed its MOT?

PJ04 YWZ has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2026.

Is PJ04 YWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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