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RF04 HKU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 121,239 miles on the clock, averaging 8,084 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 RF04 HKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,239
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,084

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 reading121,239 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,143
Average per year8,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF04 HKU 80k90k100k111k121k '07'12'10

Check RF04 HKU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,239 miles
Since last MOT+15,143 miles
PASS
Mileage106,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,096 miles
Since last MOT+12,882 miles
PASS
Mileage93,214 miles
Since last MOT+25,095 miles
PASS
Mileage68,119 miles
PASS
Mileage100,300 miles
Since last MOT+20,723 miles
PASS
Mileage79,577 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 HKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RF04 HKU

What car is RF04 HKU?

RF04 HKU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RF04 HKU?

The last recorded mileage for RF04 HKU was 121,239 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF04 HKU passed its MOT?

RF04 HKU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jul 2012.

Is RF04 HKU ULEZ compliant?

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

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