Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 118,457 miles on the clock, averaging 5,001 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 GV04 GWU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,457 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,001 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV04 GWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About GV04 GWU
What car is GV04 GWU?
GV04 GWU is a beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GV04 GWU?
The last recorded mileage for GV04 GWU was 118,457 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV04 GWU passed its MOT?
GV04 GWU has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.
Is GV04 GWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV04 GWU 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 GV04 GWU?
GV04 GWU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.