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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 74,474 miles on the clock, averaging 3,086 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 EG04 TLV
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 74,474 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,953 |
| Average per year | 3,086 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EG04 TLV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EG — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About EG04 TLV
What car is EG04 TLV?
EG04 TLV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EG04 TLV?
The last recorded mileage for EG04 TLV was 74,474 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EG04 TLV passed its MOT?
EG04 TLV has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jan 2024.
Is EG04 TLV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EG04 TLV 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 EG04 TLV?
EG04 TLV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.