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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 182,598 miles on the clock, averaging 9,725 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 SW04 EGJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 182,598 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 9,725 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | SW04 EGJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SW04 EGJ
What car is SW04 EGJ?
SW04 EGJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.
What is the mileage of SW04 EGJ?
The last recorded mileage for SW04 EGJ was 182,598 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW04 EGJ passed its MOT?
SW04 EGJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2022.
Is SW04 EGJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW04 EGJ 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 SW04 EGJ?
SW04 EGJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.