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 Petrol 1600cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 130,915 miles on the clock, averaging 6,969 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for AY04 YYJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,915 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,969 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY04 YYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About AY04 YYJ
What car is AY04 YYJ?
AY04 YYJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AY04 YYJ?
The last recorded mileage for AY04 YYJ was 130,915 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY04 YYJ passed its MOT?
AY04 YYJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2023.
Is AY04 YYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY04 YYJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AY04 YYJ?
AY04 YYJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.