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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 133,799 miles on the clock, averaging 6,265 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 BEC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 133,799 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,265 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 BEC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 BEC
What car is RJ04 BEC?
RJ04 BEC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RJ04 BEC?
The last recorded mileage for RJ04 BEC was 133,799 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ04 BEC passed its MOT?
RJ04 BEC has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2025.
Is RJ04 BEC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ04 BEC 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 BEC?
RJ04 BEC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.