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RA04 EHS

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 155,756 miles on the clock, averaging 5,886 miles per year, below 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 RA04 EHS

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,886

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading155,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,786
Average per year5,886
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA04 EHS 49k76k102k129k156k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,756 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
PASS
Mileage152,970 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,922 miles
PASS
Mileage147,039 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage140,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage134,420 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage128,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage122,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage117,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,607 miles
PASS
Mileage111,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,379 miles
PASS
Mileage102,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,430 miles
PASS
Mileage95,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,918 miles
PASS
Mileage85,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,430 miles
Since last MOT+1,399 miles
PASS
Mileage84,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,195 miles
PASS
Mileage82,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage78,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage75,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage70,283 miles
Since last MOT+7,753 miles
PASS
Mileage62,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,530 miles
Since last MOT+13,668 miles
PASS
Mileage48,862 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 EHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RA04 EHS

What car is RA04 EHS?

RA04 EHS is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RA04 EHS?

The last recorded mileage for RA04 EHS was 155,756 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA04 EHS passed its MOT?

RA04 EHS has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2025.

Is RA04 EHS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA04 EHS 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 RA04 EHS?

RA04 EHS is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.