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PY04 HXE

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 262,066 miles on the clock, averaging 13,344 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 PY04 HXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
262,066
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
13,344

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 reading262,066 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,344
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY04 HXE 49k102k156k209k262k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage262,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage262,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage257,193 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage257,106 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage252,501 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage252,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,310 miles
PASS
Mileage249,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,033 miles
PASS
Mileage242,156 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage242,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage234,931 miles
Since last MOT+9,384 miles
PASS
Mileage225,547 miles
Since last MOT+10,052 miles
PASS
Mileage215,495 miles
Since last MOT+12,225 miles
PASS
Mileage203,270 miles
Since last MOT+11,735 miles
PASS
Mileage191,535 miles
Since last MOT+21,234 miles
PASS
Mileage170,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,301 miles
Since last MOT+20,690 miles
PASS
Mileage149,611 miles
Since last MOT+23,894 miles
PASS
Mileage125,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,717 miles
Since last MOT+21,841 miles
PASS
Mileage103,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,876 miles
Since last MOT+16,121 miles
PASS
Mileage87,755 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,752 miles
Since last MOT+18,489 miles
PASS
Mileage69,263 miles
Since last MOT+20,014 miles
PASS
Mileage49,249 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

RegistrationPY04 HXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PY04 HXE

What car is PY04 HXE?

PY04 HXE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2004.

What is the mileage of PY04 HXE?

The last recorded mileage for PY04 HXE was 262,066 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY04 HXE passed its MOT?

PY04 HXE has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2023.

Is PY04 HXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY04 HXE 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 PY04 HXE?

PY04 HXE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.