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 172,484 miles on the clock, averaging 10,931 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RE04 WYL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 172,484 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,747 |
| Average per year | 10,931 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 WYL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 WYL
What car is RE04 WYL?
RE04 WYL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RE04 WYL?
The last recorded mileage for RE04 WYL was 172,484 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE04 WYL passed its MOT?
RE04 WYL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 25 Jul 2019.
Is RE04 WYL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE04 WYL 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 WYL?
RE04 WYL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.