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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 126,549 miles on the clock, averaging 10,975 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RY04 BVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 126,549 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 10,975 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY04 BVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RY04 BVL
What car is RY04 BVL?
RY04 BVL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RY04 BVL?
The last recorded mileage for RY04 BVL was 126,549 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY04 BVL passed its MOT?
RY04 BVL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2017.
Is RY04 BVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY04 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 RY04 BVL?
RY04 BVL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.