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NL04 RTX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 129,676 miles on the clock, averaging 8,885 miles per year, around 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 NL04 RTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,885

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,595
Average per year8,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL04 RTX 23k50k76k103k130k '07'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage123,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage116,862 miles
Since last MOT+8,327 miles
PASS
Mileage108,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage99,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage96,139 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage87,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,124 miles
PASS
Mileage79,665 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,656 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage73,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,422 miles
Since last MOT+455 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,967 miles
Since last MOT+12,110 miles
PASS
Mileage53,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,857 miles
Since last MOT+25,634 miles
PASS
Mileage28,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage23,262 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 RTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About NL04 RTX

What car is NL04 RTX?

NL04 RTX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NL04 RTX?

The last recorded mileage for NL04 RTX was 129,676 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL04 RTX passed its MOT?

NL04 RTX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2019.

Is NL04 RTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL04 RTX 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 NL04 RTX?

NL04 RTX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.