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RA04 PMV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 138,924 miles on the clock, averaging 7,506 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RA04 PMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,924
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,506

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,924 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,315
Average per year7,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA04 PMV 36k62k87k113k139k '07'21'15

Check RA04 PMV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,924 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage137,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,609 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage136,119 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,115 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage134,202 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage128,627 miles
Since last MOT+9,408 miles
PASS
Mileage119,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,070 miles
PASS
Mileage111,149 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,087 miles
Since last MOT+13,480 miles
PASS
Mileage97,607 miles
Since last MOT+13,939 miles
PASS
Mileage83,668 miles
Since last MOT+13,484 miles
PASS
Mileage70,184 miles
Since last MOT+12,390 miles
PASS
Mileage57,794 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,325 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage46,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
PASS
Mileage39,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,781 miles
PASS
Mileage35,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,863 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 PMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RA04 PMV

What car is RA04 PMV?

RA04 PMV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RA04 PMV?

The last recorded mileage for RA04 PMV was 138,924 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA04 PMV passed its MOT?

RA04 PMV has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2021.

Is RA04 PMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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