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GL04 HBZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 1600cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 140,102 miles on the clock, averaging 6,330 miles per year, 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 GL04 HBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,330

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,102 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,376
Average per year6,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL04 HBZ 25k54k83k111k140k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage134,726 miles
Since last MOT+5,741 miles
PASS
Mileage128,985 miles
Since last MOT+1,860 miles
PASS
Mileage127,125 miles
Since last MOT+6,747 miles
PASS
Mileage120,378 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,356 miles
Since last MOT+10,320 miles
PASS
Mileage110,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage99,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage92,453 miles
Since last MOT+10,352 miles
PASS
Mileage82,101 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage73,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,502 miles
PASS
Mileage66,432 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage62,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage57,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,417 miles
PASS
Mileage53,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage48,397 miles
Since last MOT+44,016 miles
PASS
Mileage4,381 miles
PASS
Mileage39,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage34,016 miles
Since last MOT+9,017 miles
PASS
Mileage24,999 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 HBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GL04 HBZ

What car is GL04 HBZ?

GL04 HBZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GL04 HBZ?

The last recorded mileage for GL04 HBZ was 140,102 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL04 HBZ passed its MOT?

GL04 HBZ has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2025.

Is GL04 HBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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