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BV04 TJZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 230,484 miles on the clock, averaging 13,305 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BV04 TJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
230,484
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,305

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading230,484 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,335
Average per year13,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV04 TJZ 29k80k130k180k230k '07'22'16

Check BV04 TJZ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage230,484 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage223,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage223,149 miles
Since last MOT+10,810 miles
PASS
Mileage212,339 miles
Since last MOT+15,026 miles
PASS
Mileage197,313 miles
Since last MOT+12,249 miles
PASS
Mileage185,064 miles
Since last MOT+11,982 miles
PASS
Mileage173,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,082 miles
Since last MOT+15,900 miles
PASS
Mileage157,182 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,225 miles
Since last MOT+21,369 miles
PASS
Mileage134,856 miles
Since last MOT+20,073 miles
PASS
Mileage114,783 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,050 miles
Since last MOT+20,749 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,301 miles
Since last MOT+18,116 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,185 miles
Since last MOT+23,851 miles
PASS
Mileage51,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,810 miles
PASS
Mileage43,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
PASS
Mileage36,413 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage29,402 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

RegistrationBV04 TJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BV04 TJZ

What car is BV04 TJZ?

BV04 TJZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BV04 TJZ?

The last recorded mileage for BV04 TJZ was 230,484 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV04 TJZ passed its MOT?

BV04 TJZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2022.

Is BV04 TJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV04 TJZ 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 BV04 TJZ?

BV04 TJZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.