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SX04 BYW

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourRed
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 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 122,361 miles on the clock, averaging 9,749 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 SX04 BYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,749

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,361 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,810
Average per year9,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX04 BYW 32k54k77k100k122k '07'16'12

Check SX04 BYW

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,361 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage113,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,551 miles
Since last MOT+8,019 miles
PASS
Mileage105,532 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,516 miles
Since last MOT+19,854 miles
PASS
Mileage85,662 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
PASS
Mileage85,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,564 miles
Since last MOT+13,551 miles
PASS
Mileage72,013 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,976 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
PASS
Mileage63,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,486 miles
Since last MOT+10,887 miles
PASS
Mileage52,599 miles
Since last MOT+11,472 miles
PASS
Mileage41,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,508 miles
PASS
Mileage31,619 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 BYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SX04 BYW

What car is SX04 BYW?

SX04 BYW is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SX04 BYW?

The last recorded mileage for SX04 BYW was 122,361 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX04 BYW passed its MOT?

SX04 BYW has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2016.

Is SX04 BYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX04 BYW 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 SX04 BYW?

SX04 BYW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.