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BA04 NLN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 146,797 miles on the clock, averaging 8,500 miles per year, around 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 BA04 NLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,500

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,797 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BA04 NLN 74k92k110k129k147k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,797 miles
Since last MOT+132,845 miles
PASS
Mileage13,952 miles
PASS
Mileage126,652 miles
Since last MOT+11,581 miles
PASS
Mileage115,071 miles
Since last MOT+10,581 miles
PASS
Mileage104,490 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage101,618 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage95,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage88,316 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage81,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,588 miles
PASS
Mileage73,632 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 NLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBA — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BA04 NLN

What car is BA04 NLN?

BA04 NLN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BA04 NLN?

The last recorded mileage for BA04 NLN was 146,797 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BA04 NLN passed its MOT?

BA04 NLN has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2016.

Is BA04 NLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BA04 NLN 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 BA04 NLN?

BA04 NLN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.