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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 193,514 miles on the clock, averaging 11,675 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 RA04 BKN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 193,514 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,534 |
| Average per year | 11,675 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | RA04 BKN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RA04 BKN
What car is RA04 BKN?
RA04 BKN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RA04 BKN?
The last recorded mileage for RA04 BKN was 193,514 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA04 BKN passed its MOT?
RA04 BKN has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2017.
Is RA04 BKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA04 BKN 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 RA04 BKN?
RA04 BKN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.