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VE04 XVL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 183,683 miles on the clock, averaging 12,867 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 VE04 XVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2010
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
12,867

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 reading183,683 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,761
Average per year12,867
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE04 XVL 115k132k149k166k184k '10'15'12

Check VE04 XVL

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,683 miles
Since last MOT+20,761 miles
PASS
Mileage162,922 miles
Since last MOT+10,939 miles
PASS
Mileage151,983 miles
Since last MOT+17,398 miles
PASS
Mileage134,585 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage125,995 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,992 miles
Since last MOT+11,215 miles
PASS
Mileage114,777 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 XVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About VE04 XVL

What car is VE04 XVL?

VE04 XVL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VE04 XVL?

The last recorded mileage for VE04 XVL was 183,683 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE04 XVL passed its MOT?

VE04 XVL has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Jun 2015.

Is VE04 XVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE04 XVL 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 VE04 XVL?

VE04 XVL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.