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BJ04 XXR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 51,650 miles on the clock, averaging 4,052 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 XXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,052

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,650 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-5
Average per year4,052
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BJ04 XXR 15k24k33k43k52k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,650 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage48,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage44,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage41,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage37,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage32,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage28,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage24,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage19,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage15,161 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BJ04 XXR

What car is BJ04 XXR?

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

What is the mileage of BJ04 XXR?

The last recorded mileage for BJ04 XXR was 51,650 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ04 XXR passed its MOT?

BJ04 XXR has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2016.

Is BJ04 XXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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