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BV04 YTY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 102,952 miles on the clock, averaging 5,286 miles per year, below 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 BV04 YTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,286

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,286
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BV04 YTY 23k43k63k83k103k '07'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,952 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,951 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage94,793 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,794 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
PASS
Mileage90,519 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,517 miles
Since last MOT+1,849 miles
PASS
Mileage88,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage85,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage82,199 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,178 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
PASS
Mileage75,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage62,877 miles
Since last MOT+4,356 miles
PASS
Mileage58,521 miles
Since last MOT+10,431 miles
PASS
Mileage48,090 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage41,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage35,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,167 miles
PASS
Mileage29,384 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
PASS
Mileage23,242 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BV04 YTY

What car is BV04 YTY?

BV04 YTY is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BV04 YTY?

The last recorded mileage for BV04 YTY was 102,952 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV04 YTY passed its MOT?

BV04 YTY has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2022.

Is BV04 YTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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