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BJ04 FHG

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 156,514 miles on the clock, averaging 11,189 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 BJ04 FHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,514
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,189

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 reading156,514 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,189
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BJ04 FHG 46k74k101k129k157k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,467 miles
PASS
Mileage146,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,047 miles
Since last MOT+11,301 miles
PASS
Mileage134,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,746 miles
Since last MOT+12,752 miles
PASS
Mileage121,994 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage115,416 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,421 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage109,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,464 miles
PASS
Mileage101,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,654 miles
Since last MOT+10,554 miles
PASS
Mileage91,100 miles
Since last MOT+13,969 miles
PASS
Mileage77,131 miles
Since last MOT+15,697 miles
PASS
Mileage61,434 miles
Since last MOT+15,168 miles
PASS
Mileage46,266 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

RegistrationBJ04 FHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BJ04 FHG

What car is BJ04 FHG?

BJ04 FHG is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BJ04 FHG?

The last recorded mileage for BJ04 FHG was 156,514 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ04 FHG passed its MOT?

BJ04 FHG has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2017.

Is BJ04 FHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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