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GD04 BFY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 88,500 miles on the clock, averaging 2,036 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 GD04 BFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
2,036

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 reading88,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-73,367
Average per year2,036
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD04 BFY 72k76k80k84k89k '07'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,500 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage157,158 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,457 miles
Since last MOT+18,864 miles
PASS
Mileage138,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,593 miles
Since last MOT+14,700 miles
PASS
Mileage123,893 miles
Since last MOT+23,550 miles
PASS
Mileage100,343 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,822 miles
Since last MOT+26,874 miles
PASS
Mileage72,948 miles
Since last MOT+464 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,484 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 BFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GD04 BFY

What car is GD04 BFY?

GD04 BFY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GD04 BFY?

The last recorded mileage for GD04 BFY was 88,500 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD04 BFY passed its MOT?

GD04 BFY has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2015.

Is GD04 BFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD04 BFY 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 GD04 BFY?

GD04 BFY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.