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PX04 XLA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 93,964 miles on the clock, averaging 4,590 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PX04 XLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,590

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

Low mileage
Latest reading93,964 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,760
Average per year4,590
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX04 XLA 28k44k61k77k94k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,964 miles
Since last MOT+1,760 miles
PASS
Mileage92,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,204 miles
Since last MOT+1,796 miles
PASS
Mileage90,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
PASS
Mileage87,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,505 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage83,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage78,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage72,765 miles
Since last MOT+11,081 miles
PASS
Mileage61,684 miles
Since last MOT+9,372 miles
PASS
Mileage52,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage48,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage44,555 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage40,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage36,748 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage27,743 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 XLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PX04 XLA

What car is PX04 XLA?

PX04 XLA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2004.

What is the mileage of PX04 XLA?

The last recorded mileage for PX04 XLA was 93,964 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX04 XLA passed its MOT?

PX04 XLA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2021.

Is PX04 XLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX04 XLA 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 PX04 XLA?

PX04 XLA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.