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RJ04 DYG

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 130,773 miles on the clock, averaging 4,778 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ04 DYG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,778

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading130,773 miles
Reading date
Miles last year466
Average per year4,778
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ04 DYG 40k63k85k108k131k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,773 miles
Since last MOT+466 miles
PASS
Mileage130,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,307 miles
Since last MOT+298 miles
PASS
Mileage130,009 miles
Since last MOT+524 miles
PASS
Mileage129,485 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,484 miles
Since last MOT+1,255 miles
PASS
Mileage128,229 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage126,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,879 miles
PASS
Mileage124,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,620 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,601 miles
Since last MOT+2,838 miles
PASS
Mileage121,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,763 miles
Since last MOT+2,755 miles
PASS
Mileage119,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage112,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage104,978 miles
Since last MOT+12,606 miles
PASS
Mileage92,372 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage87,317 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage79,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage71,431 miles
Since last MOT+11,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,332 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage51,957 miles
Since last MOT+12,040 miles
PASS
Mileage39,917 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 DYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RJ04 DYG

What car is RJ04 DYG?

RJ04 DYG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RJ04 DYG?

The last recorded mileage for RJ04 DYG was 130,773 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ04 DYG passed its MOT?

RJ04 DYG has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2026.

Is RJ04 DYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ04 DYG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ04 DYG?

RJ04 DYG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.