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RE04 VCU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 53,734 miles on the clock, averaging 17,043 miles per year, above 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 VCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2007
100%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
17,043

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading53,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,978
Average per year17,043
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE04 VCU 37k41k45k49k54k '07'08'07

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,734 miles
Since last MOT+14,978 miles
PASS
Mileage38,756 miles
Since last MOT+2,101 miles
PASS
Mileage36,655 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 VCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RE04 VCU

What car is RE04 VCU?

RE04 VCU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RE04 VCU?

The last recorded mileage for RE04 VCU was 53,734 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE04 VCU passed its MOT?

RE04 VCU has had 3 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (3 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2008.

Is RE04 VCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE04 VCU 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 VCU?

RE04 VCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.