Vehicle summary
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 71,015 miles on the clock, averaging 2,630 miles per year, well 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 FP04 RCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 71,015 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,259 |
| Average per year | 2,630 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FP04 RCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About FP04 RCU
What car is FP04 RCU?
FP04 RCU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FP04 RCU?
The last recorded mileage for FP04 RCU was 71,015 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP04 RCU passed its MOT?
FP04 RCU has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.
Is FP04 RCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP04 RCU 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 FP04 RCU?
FP04 RCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.