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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 160,229 miles on the clock, averaging 8,789 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 YA04 LWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 160,229 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,789 |
| 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 | YA04 LWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YA — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About YA04 LWE
What car is YA04 LWE?
YA04 LWE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2004.
What is the mileage of YA04 LWE?
The last recorded mileage for YA04 LWE was 160,229 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YA04 LWE passed its MOT?
YA04 LWE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2017.
Is YA04 LWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA04 LWE 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 YA04 LWE?
YA04 LWE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.