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RB04 BCB

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 63,179 miles on the clock, averaging 2,102 miles per year, well 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 RB04 BCB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
63,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,102

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,179 miles
Reading date
Miles last year874
Average per year2,102
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RB04 BCB 23k33k43k53k63k '07'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,179 miles
Since last MOT+874 miles
PASS
Mileage62,305 miles
Since last MOT+1,036 miles
PASS
Mileage61,269 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage59,613 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
PASS
Mileage58,101 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage56,319 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage54,816 miles
Since last MOT+1,346 miles
PASS
Mileage53,470 miles
Since last MOT+1,348 miles
PASS
Mileage52,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage49,720 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage47,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage45,319 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage41,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,104 miles
PASS
Mileage38,819 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,324 miles
PASS
Mileage36,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage33,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,786 miles
Since last MOT+2,370 miles
PASS
Mileage31,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,002 miles
PASS
Mileage29,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage23,394 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB04 BCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRB — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RB04 BCB

What car is RB04 BCB?

RB04 BCB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RB04 BCB?

The last recorded mileage for RB04 BCB was 63,179 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RB04 BCB passed its MOT?

RB04 BCB has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2026.

Is RB04 BCB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RB04 BCB 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 RB04 BCB?

RB04 BCB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.