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RF04 HNC

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 151,158 miles on the clock, averaging 10,647 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 RF04 HNC

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,158
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,647

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,158 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,456
Average per year10,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF04 HNC 34k63k93k122k151k '07'18'13

Check RF04 HNC

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,158 miles
Since last MOT+16,456 miles
PASS
Mileage134,702 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage129,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,512 miles
PASS
Mileage126,114 miles
Since last MOT+10,707 miles
PASS
Mileage115,407 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,418 miles
Since last MOT+11,537 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,881 miles
Since last MOT+11,198 miles
PASS
Mileage81,683 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,550 miles
Since last MOT+12,109 miles
PASS
Mileage69,441 miles
Since last MOT+11,103 miles
PASS
Mileage58,338 miles
Since last MOT+12,715 miles
PASS
Mileage45,623 miles
Since last MOT+11,443 miles
PASS
Mileage34,180 miles

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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

RegistrationRF04 HNC
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 HNC

What car is RF04 HNC?

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

What is the mileage of RF04 HNC?

The last recorded mileage for RF04 HNC was 151,158 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF04 HNC passed its MOT?

RF04 HNC has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2018.

Is RF04 HNC ULEZ compliant?

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

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