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RY04 BVP

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1600cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 111,825 miles on the clock, averaging 9,021 miles per year, above 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 RY04 BVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,825
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,021

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,825 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,503
Average per year9,021
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY04 BVP 18k41k65k88k112k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,503 miles
PASS
Mileage105,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,322 miles
Since last MOT+12,282 miles
PASS
Mileage93,040 miles
Since last MOT+13,715 miles
PASS
Mileage79,325 miles
Since last MOT+6,600 miles
PASS
Mileage72,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,175 miles
PASS
Mileage65,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,550 miles
Since last MOT+13,828 miles
PASS
Mileage51,722 miles
Since last MOT+15,526 miles
PASS
Mileage36,196 miles
Since last MOT+8,187 miles
PASS
Mileage28,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage22,130 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage17,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,648 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 BVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RY04 BVP

What car is RY04 BVP?

RY04 BVP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RY04 BVP?

The last recorded mileage for RY04 BVP was 111,825 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY04 BVP passed its MOT?

RY04 BVP has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2018.

Is RY04 BVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY04 BVP 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 BVP?

RY04 BVP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.