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KV04 RHU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 178,754 miles on the clock, averaging 10,079 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 RHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,079

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year10,079
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV04 RHU 42k76k110k145k179k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,754 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,750 miles
Since last MOT+9,547 miles
PASS
Mileage169,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,203 miles
Since last MOT+10,883 miles
PASS
Mileage158,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,320 miles
Since last MOT+17,204 miles
PASS
Mileage141,116 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
PASS
Mileage136,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage129,520 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,437 miles
Since last MOT+12,007 miles
PASS
Mileage117,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage99,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,814 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,768 miles
Since last MOT+16,437 miles
PASS
Mileage83,331 miles
Since last MOT+14,554 miles
PASS
Mileage68,777 miles
Since last MOT+15,629 miles
PASS
Mileage53,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,998 miles
PASS
Mileage42,150 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 RHU
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 RHU

What car is KV04 RHU?

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

What is the mileage of KV04 RHU?

The last recorded mileage for KV04 RHU was 178,754 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV04 RHU passed its MOT?

KV04 RHU has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2020.

Is KV04 RHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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