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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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 97,502 miles on the clock, averaging 7,831 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 GY04 YLG
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 97,502 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,020 |
| Average per year | 7,831 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY04 YLG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 YLG
What car is GY04 YLG?
GY04 YLG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GY04 YLG?
The last recorded mileage for GY04 YLG was 97,502 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY04 YLG passed its MOT?
GY04 YLG has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2016.
Is GY04 YLG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY04 YLG 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 YLG?
GY04 YLG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.