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BG04 ATY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 129,358 miles on the clock, averaging 12,006 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 BG04 ATY

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,006

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,705
Average per year12,006
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG04 ATY 32k56k81k105k129k '07'15'10

Check BG04 ATY

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,358 miles
Since last MOT+8,705 miles
PASS
Mileage120,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage114,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage106,254 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,253 miles
Since last MOT+13,358 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,895 miles
Since last MOT+12,844 miles
PASS
Mileage80,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,051 miles
Since last MOT+15,788 miles
PASS
Mileage64,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,263 miles
Since last MOT+13,155 miles
PASS
Mileage51,108 miles
Since last MOT+13,130 miles
PASS
Mileage37,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage31,802 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

RegistrationBG04 ATY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BG04 ATY

What car is BG04 ATY?

BG04 ATY is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BG04 ATY?

The last recorded mileage for BG04 ATY was 129,358 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG04 ATY passed its MOT?

BG04 ATY has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2015.

Is BG04 ATY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG04 ATY 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 BG04 ATY?

BG04 ATY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.