Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 175,429 miles on the clock, averaging 9,982 miles per year, above 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 HCD
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,429 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 9,982 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL04 HCD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About GL04 HCD
What car is GL04 HCD?
GL04 HCD is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GL04 HCD?
The last recorded mileage for GL04 HCD was 175,429 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL04 HCD passed its MOT?
GL04 HCD has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2022.
Is GL04 HCD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL04 HCD 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 HCD?
GL04 HCD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.