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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 149,611 miles on the clock, averaging 8,112 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 BG04 UGU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 149,611 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,112 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | BG04 UGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About BG04 UGU
What car is BG04 UGU?
BG04 UGU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BG04 UGU?
The last recorded mileage for BG04 UGU was 149,611 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG04 UGU passed its MOT?
BG04 UGU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2018.
Is BG04 UGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG04 UGU 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 UGU?
BG04 UGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.