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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 155,335 miles on the clock, averaging 5,823 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ04 BAK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 155,335 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 832 |
| Average per year | 5,823 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | RJ04 BAK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RJ04 BAK
What car is RJ04 BAK?
RJ04 BAK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RJ04 BAK?
The last recorded mileage for RJ04 BAK was 155,335 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ04 BAK passed its MOT?
RJ04 BAK has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2026.
Is RJ04 BAK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ04 BAK 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 RJ04 BAK?
RJ04 BAK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.