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EO04 BUE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 86,461 miles on the clock, averaging 3,273 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for EO04 BUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,273

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

Low mileage
Latest reading86,461 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,273
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO04 BUE 31k45k59k73k86k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,461 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage83,378 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage80,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage76,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,435 miles
PASS
Mileage71,653 miles
Since last MOT+7,366 miles
PASS
Mileage64,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,287 miles
Since last MOT+1,165 miles
PASS
Mileage63,122 miles
Since last MOT+944 miles
PASS
Mileage62,178 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
PASS
Mileage61,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage59,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage57,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,377 miles
PASS
Mileage56,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,058 miles
Since last MOT+1,546 miles
PASS
Mileage54,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage52,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage48,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage43,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
PASS
Mileage38,278 miles
Since last MOT+7,593 miles
PASS
Mileage30,685 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 BUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EO04 BUE

What car is EO04 BUE?

EO04 BUE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EO04 BUE?

The last recorded mileage for EO04 BUE was 86,461 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO04 BUE passed its MOT?

EO04 BUE has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2024.

Is EO04 BUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO04 BUE 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 EO04 BUE?

EO04 BUE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.