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DF04 GDE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 79,463 miles on the clock, averaging 2,439 miles per year, well 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 DF04 GDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,439

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,463 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,439
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF04 GDE 43k52k61k70k79k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,463 miles
Since last MOT+724 miles
PASS
Mileage78,739 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,731 miles
Since last MOT+502 miles
PASS
Mileage78,229 miles
Since last MOT+1,470 miles
PASS
Mileage76,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,437 miles
PASS
Mileage75,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,299 miles
PASS
Mileage74,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage71,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,956 miles
PASS
Mileage70,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,830 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage64,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,010 miles
PASS
Mileage62,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,938 miles
Since last MOT+2,826 miles
PASS
Mileage60,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage56,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage53,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage43,473 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 GDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About DF04 GDE

What car is DF04 GDE?

DF04 GDE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DF04 GDE?

The last recorded mileage for DF04 GDE was 79,463 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF04 GDE passed its MOT?

DF04 GDE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2022.

Is DF04 GDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF04 GDE 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 DF04 GDE?

DF04 GDE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.