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RJ04 GME

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 153,005 miles on the clock, averaging 9,527 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 RJ04 GME

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,005
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,527

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,005 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,944
Average per year9,527
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ04 GME 47k74k100k127k153k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,005 miles
Since last MOT+12,944 miles
PASS
Mileage140,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage134,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage130,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage124,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,545 miles
PASS
Mileage118,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,003 miles
PASS
Mileage110,813 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage102,650 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage95,108 miles
Since last MOT+15,499 miles
PASS
Mileage79,609 miles
Since last MOT+21,730 miles
PASS
Mileage57,879 miles
Since last MOT+10,613 miles
PASS
Mileage47,266 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 GME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RJ04 GME

What car is RJ04 GME?

RJ04 GME is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RJ04 GME?

The last recorded mileage for RJ04 GME was 153,005 miles, recorded on 18 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ04 GME passed its MOT?

RJ04 GME has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 May 2018.

Is RJ04 GME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ04 GME 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 GME?

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