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RA04 JUV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlue
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 1900cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 163,486 miles on the clock, averaging 9,400 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 JUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,400

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 reading163,486 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,400
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA04 JUV 27k61k95k129k163k '07'22'16

Check RA04 JUV

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,486 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage155,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,737 miles
Since last MOT+8,680 miles
PASS
Mileage147,057 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,055 miles
Since last MOT+18,430 miles
PASS
Mileage128,625 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,623 miles
Since last MOT+13,886 miles
PASS
Mileage114,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,737 miles
Since last MOT+12,939 miles
PASS
Mileage101,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,310 miles
PASS
Mileage92,488 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,486 miles
Since last MOT+11,750 miles
PASS
Mileage80,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage76,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,195 miles
PASS
Mileage71,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage63,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,171 miles
Since last MOT+13,397 miles
PASS
Mileage49,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
PASS
Mileage41,106 miles
Since last MOT+14,558 miles
PASS
Mileage26,548 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

RegistrationRA04 JUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RA04 JUV

What car is RA04 JUV?

RA04 JUV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RA04 JUV?

The last recorded mileage for RA04 JUV was 163,486 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA04 JUV passed its MOT?

RA04 JUV has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2022.

Is RA04 JUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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