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 Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 141,631 miles on the clock, averaging 12,333 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for HC04 HRU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 141,631 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,846 |
| Average per year | 12,333 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HC04 HRU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HC — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About HC04 HRU
What car is HC04 HRU?
HC04 HRU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.
What is the mileage of HC04 HRU?
The last recorded mileage for HC04 HRU was 141,631 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HC04 HRU passed its MOT?
HC04 HRU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jan 2016.
Is HC04 HRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HC04 HRU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is HC04 HRU?
HC04 HRU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.