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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 189,498 miles on the clock, averaging 8,765 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 HNV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 189,498 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,765 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | RF04 HNV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RF04 HNV
What car is RF04 HNV?
RF04 HNV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RF04 HNV?
The last recorded mileage for RF04 HNV was 189,498 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF04 HNV passed its MOT?
RF04 HNV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2023.
Is RF04 HNV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF04 HNV 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 HNV?
RF04 HNV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.