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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 123,471 miles on the clock, averaging 11,011 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 EM04 RUD
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 123,471 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 11,011 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EM04 RUD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EM — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About EM04 RUD
What car is EM04 RUD?
EM04 RUD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EM04 RUD?
The last recorded mileage for EM04 RUD was 123,471 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EM04 RUD passed its MOT?
EM04 RUD has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2017.
Is EM04 RUD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EM04 RUD 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 EM04 RUD?
EM04 RUD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.