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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 158,781 miles on the clock, averaging 5,803 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YC04 HYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 158,781 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,148 |
| Average per year | 5,803 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | YC04 HYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About YC04 HYW
What car is YC04 HYW?
YC04 HYW is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2004.
What is the mileage of YC04 HYW?
The last recorded mileage for YC04 HYW was 158,781 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC04 HYW passed its MOT?
YC04 HYW has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2022.
Is YC04 HYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC04 HYW 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 YC04 HYW?
YC04 HYW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.