Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 103,561 miles on the clock, averaging 6,621 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 HC04 BVL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,561 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7 |
| Average per year | 6,621 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HC04 BVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HC — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About HC04 BVL
What car is HC04 BVL?
HC04 BVL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.
What is the mileage of HC04 BVL?
The last recorded mileage for HC04 BVL was 103,561 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HC04 BVL passed its MOT?
HC04 BVL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2020.
Is HC04 BVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HC04 BVL 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 HC04 BVL?
HC04 BVL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.