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BG54 BYL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 133,285 miles on the clock, averaging 6,374 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG54 BYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,285
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,374

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,285 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,374
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG54 BYL 49k70k91k112k133k '07'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,588 miles
PASS
Mileage130,697 miles
Since last MOT+2,150 miles
PASS
Mileage128,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage125,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage123,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,586 miles
PASS
Mileage118,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,857 miles
PASS
Mileage113,590 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage109,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage103,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,737 miles
Since last MOT+9,555 miles
PASS
Mileage94,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,909 miles
PASS
Mileage85,273 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,262 miles
Since last MOT+10,532 miles
PASS
Mileage74,730 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage66,877 miles
Since last MOT+17,693 miles
PASS
Mileage49,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,184 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 BYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BG54 BYL

What car is BG54 BYL?

BG54 BYL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BG54 BYL?

The last recorded mileage for BG54 BYL was 133,285 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG54 BYL passed its MOT?

BG54 BYL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2020.

Is BG54 BYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG54 BYL 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 BG54 BYL?

BG54 BYL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.