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 1598cc has had 32 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 13 (59% pass rate). It has 114,870 miles on the clock, averaging 5,037 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 YVC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,870 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,037 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV04 YVC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About BV04 YVC
What car is BV04 YVC?
BV04 YVC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BV04 YVC?
The last recorded mileage for BV04 YVC was 114,870 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV04 YVC passed its MOT?
BV04 YVC has had 32 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (19 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2026.
Is BV04 YVC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV04 YVC 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 YVC?
BV04 YVC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.