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KV04 RBF

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 168,506 miles on the clock, averaging 9,005 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 KV04 RBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,005

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,506 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,008
Average per year9,005
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KV04 RBF 48k78k108k138k169k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,506 miles
Since last MOT+13,008 miles
PASS
Mileage155,498 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,192 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage146,545 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage140,156 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,132 miles
Since last MOT+10,604 miles
PASS
Mileage129,528 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,512 miles
Since last MOT+11,999 miles
PASS
Mileage117,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,574 miles
PASS
Mileage107,939 miles
Since last MOT+9,839 miles
PASS
Mileage98,100 miles
Since last MOT+13,553 miles
PASS
Mileage84,547 miles
Since last MOT+13,263 miles
PASS
Mileage71,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,284 miles
Since last MOT+10,756 miles
PASS
Mileage60,528 miles
Since last MOT+12,566 miles
PASS
Mileage47,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,962 miles

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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

RegistrationKV04 RBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About KV04 RBF

What car is KV04 RBF?

KV04 RBF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KV04 RBF?

The last recorded mileage for KV04 RBF was 168,506 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV04 RBF passed its MOT?

KV04 RBF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2020.

Is KV04 RBF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV04 RBF 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 KV04 RBF?

KV04 RBF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.