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NL04 RXT

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 164,468 miles on the clock, averaging 10,441 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 NL04 RXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,441

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,256
Average per year10,441
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL04 RXT 44k74k104k134k164k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,468 miles
Since last MOT+17,256 miles
PASS
Mileage147,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,943 miles
PASS
Mileage139,269 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,268 miles
Since last MOT+14,768 miles
PASS
Mileage124,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,840 miles
PASS
Mileage112,660 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,171 miles
PASS
Mileage103,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,487 miles
Since last MOT+15,130 miles
PASS
Mileage88,357 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
PASS
Mileage79,327 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,326 miles
Since last MOT+8,890 miles
PASS
Mileage70,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage62,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage53,735 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage44,065 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
PASS
Mileage43,975 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 RXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About NL04 RXT

What car is NL04 RXT?

NL04 RXT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NL04 RXT?

The last recorded mileage for NL04 RXT was 164,468 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL04 RXT passed its MOT?

NL04 RXT has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2018.

Is NL04 RXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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