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WV04 XWU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 108,967 miles on the clock, averaging 8,937 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WV04 XWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,967
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,937

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,967 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,218
Average per year8,937
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WV04 XWU 20k42k65k87k109k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,967 miles
Since last MOT+7,218 miles
PASS
Mileage101,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage90,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,624 miles
PASS
Mileage82,261 miles
Since last MOT+9,674 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,587 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage64,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,731 miles
Since last MOT+11,212 miles
PASS
Mileage53,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,800 miles
PASS
Mileage43,719 miles
Since last MOT+8,577 miles
PASS
Mileage35,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,421 miles
PASS
Mileage25,721 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage20,115 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 XWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About WV04 XWU

What car is WV04 XWU?

WV04 XWU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2004.

What is the mileage of WV04 XWU?

The last recorded mileage for WV04 XWU was 108,967 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV04 XWU passed its MOT?

WV04 XWU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2017.

Is WV04 XWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV04 XWU 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 WV04 XWU?

WV04 XWU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.