Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 170,395 miles on the clock, averaging 9,312 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 GY04 YEF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 170,395 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,312 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY04 YEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About GY04 YEF
What car is GY04 YEF?
GY04 YEF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GY04 YEF?
The last recorded mileage for GY04 YEF was 170,395 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY04 YEF passed its MOT?
GY04 YEF has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2023.
Is GY04 YEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY04 YEF 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 GY04 YEF?
GY04 YEF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.