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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 167,560 miles on the clock, averaging 9,889 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 JFE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 167,560 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,831 |
| Average per year | 9,889 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 JFE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 JFE
What car is RF04 JFE?
RF04 JFE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RF04 JFE?
The last recorded mileage for RF04 JFE was 167,560 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF04 JFE passed its MOT?
RF04 JFE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2017.
Is RF04 JFE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF04 JFE 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 JFE?
RF04 JFE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.