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WD04 JGU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 195,513 miles on the clock, averaging 12,161 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 WD04 JGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,513
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,161

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 reading195,513 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32
Average per year12,161
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WD04 JGU 57k92k126k161k196k '07'19'15

Check WD04 JGU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,513 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,481 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage187,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,068 miles
Since last MOT+10,039 miles
PASS
Mileage177,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,029 miles
Since last MOT+12,687 miles
PASS
Mileage164,342 miles
Since last MOT+294 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,048 miles
Since last MOT+11,752 miles
PASS
Mileage152,296 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,295 miles
Since last MOT+28,156 miles
PASS
Mileage124,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage119,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,180 miles
Since last MOT+9,803 miles
PASS
Mileage109,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,377 miles
Since last MOT+9,798 miles
PASS
Mileage99,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,579 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage88,976 miles
Since last MOT+13,017 miles
PASS
Mileage75,959 miles
Since last MOT+19,063 miles
PASS
Mileage56,896 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 JGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About WD04 JGU

What car is WD04 JGU?

WD04 JGU is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WD04 JGU?

The last recorded mileage for WD04 JGU was 195,513 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD04 JGU passed its MOT?

WD04 JGU has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2019.

Is WD04 JGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD04 JGU 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 WD04 JGU?

WD04 JGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.