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VE04 JWU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 102,618 miles on the clock, averaging 4,810 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 VE04 JWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,810

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,618 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,405
Average per year4,810
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE04 JWU 42k57k72k87k103k '07'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,618 miles
Since last MOT+8,405 miles
PASS
Mileage94,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,213 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage87,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage84,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage82,684 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,683 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage80,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage77,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage75,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,802 miles
PASS
Mileage65,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage59,433 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage50,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,839 miles
PASS
Mileage41,568 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

RegistrationVE04 JWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About VE04 JWU

What car is VE04 JWU?

VE04 JWU is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VE04 JWU?

The last recorded mileage for VE04 JWU was 102,618 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE04 JWU passed its MOT?

VE04 JWU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2020.

Is VE04 JWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE04 JWU 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 VE04 JWU?

VE04 JWU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.