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RF04 HPA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourSilver
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 1900cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 82,854 miles on the clock, averaging 7,893 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 HPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,854
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,893

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 reading82,854 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,911
Average per year7,893
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF04 HPA 36k48k59k71k83k '07'13'10

Check RF04 HPA

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,854 miles
Since last MOT+11,911 miles
PASS
Mileage70,943 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage63,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage49,157 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage42,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,327 miles
PASS
Mileage36,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,089 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 HPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RF04 HPA

What car is RF04 HPA?

RF04 HPA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RF04 HPA?

The last recorded mileage for RF04 HPA was 82,854 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF04 HPA passed its MOT?

RF04 HPA has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2013.

Is RF04 HPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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