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DF04 VLC

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 125,236 miles on the clock, averaging 7,384 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for DF04 VLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,384

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year801
Average per year7,384
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF04 VLC 25k50k75k100k125k '07'21'15

Check DF04 VLC

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,236 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
PASS
Mileage124,435 miles
Since last MOT+6,832 miles
PASS
Mileage117,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,603 miles
Since last MOT+9,841 miles
PASS
Mileage107,762 miles
Since last MOT+11,573 miles
PASS
Mileage96,189 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage87,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage81,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,634 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
PASS
Mileage72,906 miles
Since last MOT+10,341 miles
PASS
Mileage62,565 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage54,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage51,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,683 miles
PASS
Mileage41,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage36,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,443 miles
Since last MOT+11,639 miles
PASS
Mileage24,804 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About DF04 VLC

What car is DF04 VLC?

DF04 VLC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DF04 VLC?

The last recorded mileage for DF04 VLC was 125,236 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF04 VLC passed its MOT?

DF04 VLC has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2021.

Is DF04 VLC ULEZ compliant?

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

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