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BK54 YLR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 127,341 miles on the clock, averaging 9,356 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for BK54 YLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,356

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 reading127,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,124
Average per year9,356
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK54 YLR 22k48k74k101k127k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,341 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage123,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage118,142 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage113,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage106,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,543 miles
Since last MOT+14,887 miles
PASS
Mileage91,656 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,655 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage78,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,765 miles
Since last MOT+13,775 miles
PASS
Mileage64,990 miles
Since last MOT+14,460 miles
PASS
Mileage50,530 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,373 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage38,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage31,551 miles
Since last MOT+10,017 miles
PASS
Mileage21,534 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 YLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BK54 YLR

What car is BK54 YLR?

BK54 YLR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BK54 YLR?

The last recorded mileage for BK54 YLR was 127,341 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK54 YLR passed its MOT?

BK54 YLR has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2018.

Is BK54 YLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK54 YLR 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 BK54 YLR?

BK54 YLR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.