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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 170,128 miles on the clock, averaging 8,300 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 YM04 EFJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 170,128 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,689 |
| Average per year | 8,300 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | YM04 EFJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YM — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About YM04 EFJ
What car is YM04 EFJ?
YM04 EFJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2004.
What is the mileage of YM04 EFJ?
The last recorded mileage for YM04 EFJ was 170,128 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YM04 EFJ passed its MOT?
YM04 EFJ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2024.
Is YM04 EFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM04 EFJ 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 YM04 EFJ?
YM04 EFJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.