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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 175,865 miles on the clock, averaging 12,263 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 YA04 UPS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,865 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,976 |
| Average per year | 12,263 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 UPS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 UPS
What car is YA04 UPS?
YA04 UPS is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2004.
What is the mileage of YA04 UPS?
The last recorded mileage for YA04 UPS was 175,865 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YA04 UPS passed its MOT?
YA04 UPS has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Nov 2017.
Is YA04 UPS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA04 UPS 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 UPS?
YA04 UPS is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.