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GL04 WEV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 81,910 miles on the clock, averaging 4,093 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 WEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,093

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,910 miles
Reading date
Miles last year580
Average per year4,093
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL04 WEV 27k40k54k68k82k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,910 miles
Since last MOT+580 miles
PASS
Mileage81,330 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage79,834 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,392 miles
PASS
Mileage78,437 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,436 miles
Since last MOT+1,404 miles
PASS
Mileage77,032 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,868 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage72,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,971 miles
PASS
Mileage69,436 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage64,563 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage57,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,851 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,642 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage48,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage42,882 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,634 miles
PASS
Mileage26,563 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 WEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GL04 WEV

What car is GL04 WEV?

GL04 WEV is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GL04 WEV?

The last recorded mileage for GL04 WEV was 81,910 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL04 WEV passed its MOT?

GL04 WEV has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 10 Mar 2021.

Is GL04 WEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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