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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 170,447 miles on the clock, averaging 8,503 miles per year, around 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 RE04 VCL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 170,447 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,503 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE04 VCL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RE04 VCL
What car is RE04 VCL?
RE04 VCL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RE04 VCL?
The last recorded mileage for RE04 VCL was 170,447 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE04 VCL passed its MOT?
RE04 VCL has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2020.
Is RE04 VCL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE04 VCL 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 RE04 VCL?
RE04 VCL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.