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DL04 RYU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 122,738 miles on the clock, averaging 7,075 miles per year, below 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 DL04 RYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,075

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,738 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,075
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DL04 RYU 35k57k79k101k123k '08'20'15

Check DL04 RYU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage118,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,091 miles
PASS
Mileage112,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage105,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage100,568 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,434 miles
Since last MOT+17,648 miles
PASS
Mileage82,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,786 miles
Since last MOT+10,195 miles
PASS
Mileage72,591 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage66,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,755 miles
PASS
Mileage59,789 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage53,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage46,101 miles
Since last MOT+11,383 miles
PASS
Mileage34,718 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 RYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDL — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About DL04 RYU

What car is DL04 RYU?

DL04 RYU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2004.

What is the mileage of DL04 RYU?

The last recorded mileage for DL04 RYU was 122,738 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DL04 RYU passed its MOT?

DL04 RYU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2020.

Is DL04 RYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DL04 RYU 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 DL04 RYU?

DL04 RYU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.