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BK04 FOV

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 143,249 miles on the clock, averaging 5,986 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BK04 FOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,986

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 reading143,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,224
Average per year5,986
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK04 FOV 33k61k88k116k143k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,224 miles
PASS
Mileage134,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage125,662 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,658 miles
Since last MOT+800 miles
PASS
Mileage124,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage116,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,174 miles
PASS
Mileage107,339 miles
Since last MOT+8,835 miles
PASS
Mileage98,504 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,503 miles
Since last MOT+9,082 miles
PASS
Mileage89,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,356 miles
PASS
Mileage82,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,477 miles
PASS
Mileage79,588 miles
Since last MOT+1,269 miles
PASS
Mileage78,319 miles
Since last MOT+1,661 miles
PASS
Mileage76,658 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
PASS
Mileage74,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage72,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage69,441 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage60,842 miles
Since last MOT+9,029 miles
PASS
Mileage51,813 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage42,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,777 miles
PASS
Mileage33,026 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BK04 FOV

What car is BK04 FOV?

BK04 FOV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BK04 FOV?

The last recorded mileage for BK04 FOV was 143,249 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK04 FOV passed its MOT?

BK04 FOV has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2025.

Is BK04 FOV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK04 FOV 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 BK04 FOV?

BK04 FOV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.