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BG54 DVU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 108,982 miles on the clock, averaging 5,770 miles per year, below 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 BG54 DVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,982
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,770

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,982 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,770
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG54 DVU 8k34k59k84k109k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,982 miles
Since last MOT+24,737 miles
PASS
Mileage84,245 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage82,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,632 miles
Since last MOT+1,535 miles
PASS
Mileage81,097 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,087 miles
Since last MOT+1,458 miles
PASS
Mileage79,629 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,625 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage77,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage71,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage65,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage58,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage50,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage43,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,493 miles
PASS
Mileage32,630 miles
Since last MOT+9,654 miles
PASS
Mileage22,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,976 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage16,883 miles
Since last MOT+1,433 miles
PASS
Mileage15,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,173 miles
PASS
Mileage13,277 miles
Since last MOT+2,611 miles
PASS
Mileage10,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage8,456 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BG54 DVU

What car is BG54 DVU?

BG54 DVU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BG54 DVU?

The last recorded mileage for BG54 DVU was 108,982 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG54 DVU passed its MOT?

BG54 DVU has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2025.

Is BG54 DVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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