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BC04 EWE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 154,472 miles on the clock, averaging 11,518 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 BC04 EWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,518

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,472 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,477
Average per year11,518
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BC04 EWE 31k62k93k124k154k '06'17'12

Check BC04 EWE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,472 miles
Since last MOT+8,477 miles
PASS
Mileage145,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,995 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage136,108 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage127,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage120,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage116,118 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage111,974 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,914 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage104,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage99,402 miles
Since last MOT+12,949 miles
PASS
Mileage86,453 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
PASS
Mileage76,345 miles
Since last MOT+17,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,551 miles
Since last MOT+27,945 miles
PASS
Mileage30,606 miles

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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

RegistrationBC04 EWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBC — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BC04 EWE

What car is BC04 EWE?

BC04 EWE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BC04 EWE?

The last recorded mileage for BC04 EWE was 154,472 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC04 EWE passed its MOT?

BC04 EWE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2017.

Is BC04 EWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC04 EWE 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 BC04 EWE?

BC04 EWE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.