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BJ04 AKU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 91,986 miles on the clock, averaging 4,777 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for BJ04 AKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,777

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

Low mileage
Latest reading91,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,781
Average per year4,777
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ04 AKU 15k35k54k73k92k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,986 miles
Since last MOT+9,781 miles
PASS
Mileage82,205 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage78,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage75,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,232 miles
PASS
Mileage68,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage66,098 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,085 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage62,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,434 miles
PASS
Mileage59,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage56,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,733 miles
Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
Mileage52,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage47,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage42,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage36,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage31,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage25,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage20,123 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage15,353 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BJ04 AKU

What car is BJ04 AKU?

BJ04 AKU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BJ04 AKU?

The last recorded mileage for BJ04 AKU was 91,986 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ04 AKU passed its MOT?

BJ04 AKU has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2023.

Is BJ04 AKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ04 AKU 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 BJ04 AKU?

BJ04 AKU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.