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GL04 HCN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 93,167 miles on the clock, averaging 4,839 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 GL04 HCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,167
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,839

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,167 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL04 HCN 30k45k61k77k93k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,167 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,164 miles
Since last MOT+2,239 miles
PASS
Mileage90,925 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,447 miles
PASS
Mileage88,477 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,101 miles
PASS
Mileage85,374 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage80,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,190 miles
PASS
Mileage76,438 miles
Since last MOT+797 miles
PASS
Mileage75,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,958 miles
PASS
Mileage71,683 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,656 miles
Since last MOT+8,959 miles
PASS
Mileage62,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage56,259 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage44,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,018 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage29,584 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 HCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 HCN

What car is GL04 HCN?

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

What is the mileage of GL04 HCN?

The last recorded mileage for GL04 HCN was 93,167 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL04 HCN passed its MOT?

GL04 HCN has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2020.

Is GL04 HCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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