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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 160,589 miles on the clock, averaging 8,985 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for HW04 ABY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 160,589 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,985 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HW04 ABY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About HW04 ABY
What car is HW04 ABY?
HW04 ABY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2009.
What is the mileage of HW04 ABY?
The last recorded mileage for HW04 ABY was 160,589 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HW04 ABY passed its MOT?
HW04 ABY has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2025.
Is HW04 ABY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW04 ABY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is HW04 ABY?
HW04 ABY is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.