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PK04 VKJ

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 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 120,671 miles on the clock, averaging 5,274 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PK04 VKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,671
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,274

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,671 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,744
Average per year5,274
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK04 VKJ 66k80k93k107k121k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage117,927 miles
PASS
Mileage118,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage109,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage104,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage99,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage93,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage86,870 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage79,833 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage65,871 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

RegistrationPK04 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PK04 VKJ

What car is PK04 VKJ?

PK04 VKJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PK04 VKJ?

The last recorded mileage for PK04 VKJ was 120,671 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK04 VKJ passed its MOT?

PK04 VKJ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2017.

Is PK04 VKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK04 VKJ 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 PK04 VKJ?

PK04 VKJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.