Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 144,453 miles on the clock, averaging 8,144 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BL04 XEK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 144,453 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,144 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL04 XEK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About BL04 XEK
What car is BL04 XEK?
BL04 XEK is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BL04 XEK?
The last recorded mileage for BL04 XEK was 144,453 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL04 XEK passed its MOT?
BL04 XEK has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2020.
Is BL04 XEK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL04 XEK 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 BL04 XEK?
BL04 XEK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.