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RF04 HJX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 173,936 miles on the clock, averaging 8,869 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RF04 HJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,936
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,869

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading173,936 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,869
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF04 HJX 46k78k110k142k174k '07'21'15

Check RF04 HJX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,936 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage170,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage166,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage163,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage157,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,290 miles
PASS
Mileage152,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,124 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage147,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
PASS
Mileage144,954 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,944 miles
Since last MOT+10,046 miles
PASS
Mileage134,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,898 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage130,701 miles
Since last MOT+14,435 miles
PASS
Mileage116,266 miles
Since last MOT+16,879 miles
PASS
Mileage99,387 miles
Since last MOT+17,828 miles
PASS
Mileage81,559 miles
Since last MOT+16,489 miles
PASS
Mileage65,070 miles
Since last MOT+18,808 miles
PASS
Mileage46,262 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 HJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RF04 HJX

What car is RF04 HJX?

RF04 HJX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RF04 HJX?

The last recorded mileage for RF04 HJX was 173,936 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF04 HJX passed its MOT?

RF04 HJX has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2021.

Is RF04 HJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF04 HJX 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 RF04 HJX?

RF04 HJX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.