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GP04 SKU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 98,433 miles on the clock, averaging 8,569 miles per year, around 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 GP04 SKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,433
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,569

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading98,433 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,569
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP04 SKU 34k50k66k82k98k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,433 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,430 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage85,814 miles
Since last MOT+400 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage78,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,610 miles
Since last MOT+10,370 miles
PASS
Mileage68,240 miles
Since last MOT+10,351 miles
PASS
Mileage57,889 miles
Since last MOT+11,528 miles
PASS
Mileage46,361 miles
Since last MOT+12,520 miles
PASS
Mileage33,841 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 SKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GP04 SKU

What car is GP04 SKU?

GP04 SKU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GP04 SKU?

The last recorded mileage for GP04 SKU was 98,433 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP04 SKU passed its MOT?

GP04 SKU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2015.

Is GP04 SKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP04 SKU 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 GP04 SKU?

GP04 SKU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.