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 1390cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 137,015 miles on the clock, averaging 7,279 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for HC04 XAU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,015 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,770 |
| Average per year | 7,279 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HC04 XAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| 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 XAU
What car is HC04 XAU?
HC04 XAU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.
What is the mileage of HC04 XAU?
The last recorded mileage for HC04 XAU was 137,015 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HC04 XAU passed its MOT?
HC04 XAU has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2021.
Is HC04 XAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HC04 XAU 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 XAU?
HC04 XAU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.