Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 176,723 miles on the clock, averaging 9,113 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 HXV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,723 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,113 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PY04 HXV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PY — Carlisle, Preston |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About PY04 HXV
What car is PY04 HXV?
PY04 HXV is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2004.
What is the mileage of PY04 HXV?
The last recorded mileage for PY04 HXV was 176,723 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PY04 HXV passed its MOT?
PY04 HXV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2018.
Is PY04 HXV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY04 HXV 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 HXV?
PY04 HXV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.