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GL04 FMJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 158,903 miles on the clock, averaging 9,989 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for GL04 FMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,989

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,903 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,937
Average per year9,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL04 FMJ 17k52k88k123k159k '07'21'16

Check GL04 FMJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,903 miles
Since last MOT+15,937 miles
PASS
Mileage142,966 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,955 miles
Since last MOT+21,622 miles
PASS
Mileage121,333 miles
Since last MOT+15,214 miles
PASS
Mileage106,119 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,221 miles
PASS
Mileage95,861 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,858 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage89,445 miles
Since last MOT+10,361 miles
PASS
Mileage79,084 miles
Since last MOT+10,848 miles
PASS
Mileage68,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,901 miles
PASS
Mileage57,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage53,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage48,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage43,702 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage35,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage27,764 miles
Since last MOT+10,799 miles
PASS
Mileage16,965 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 FMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GL04 FMJ

What car is GL04 FMJ?

GL04 FMJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GL04 FMJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL04 FMJ was 158,903 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL04 FMJ passed its MOT?

GL04 FMJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2021.

Is GL04 FMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL04 FMJ 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 GL04 FMJ?

GL04 FMJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.