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BJ04 YCB

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 127,590 miles on the clock, averaging 8,238 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BJ04 YCB

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,238

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,635
Average per year8,238
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ04 YCB 34k57k81k104k128k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage124,955 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
PASS
Mileage120,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,515 miles
Since last MOT+12,661 miles
PASS
Mileage107,854 miles
Since last MOT+10,252 miles
PASS
Mileage97,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,046 miles
PASS
Mileage90,556 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
PASS
Mileage77,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage74,448 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage64,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,808 miles
PASS
Mileage55,824 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,781 miles
Since last MOT+7,434 miles
PASS
Mileage48,347 miles
Since last MOT+14,224 miles
PASS
Mileage34,123 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 YCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BJ04 YCB

What car is BJ04 YCB?

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

What is the mileage of BJ04 YCB?

The last recorded mileage for BJ04 YCB was 127,590 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ04 YCB passed its MOT?

BJ04 YCB has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2018.

Is BJ04 YCB ULEZ compliant?

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

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