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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 172,945 miles on the clock, averaging 6,691 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RE04 ESV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 172,945 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 6,691 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | RE04 ESV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RE04 ESV
What car is RE04 ESV?
RE04 ESV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RE04 ESV?
The last recorded mileage for RE04 ESV was 172,945 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE04 ESV passed its MOT?
RE04 ESV has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2019.
Is RE04 ESV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE04 ESV 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 RE04 ESV?
RE04 ESV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.