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RJ04 UPZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 1600cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 138,724 miles on the clock, averaging 6,947 miles per year, 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 UPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,947

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,724 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,811
Average per year6,947
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ04 UPZ 23k52k81k110k139k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,724 miles
Since last MOT+1,811 miles
PASS
Mileage136,913 miles
Since last MOT+6,179 miles
PASS
Mileage130,734 miles
Since last MOT+1,201 miles
PASS
Mileage129,533 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,522 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage119,454 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,460 miles
PASS
Mileage112,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,389 miles
PASS
Mileage103,553 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,457 miles
Since last MOT+9,351 miles
PASS
Mileage94,106 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage87,163 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage79,574 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,917 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage65,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage59,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,126 miles
PASS
Mileage51,445 miles
Since last MOT+9,547 miles
PASS
Mileage41,898 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage32,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,412 miles
PASS
Mileage22,631 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 UPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RJ04 UPZ

What car is RJ04 UPZ?

RJ04 UPZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RJ04 UPZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ04 UPZ was 138,724 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ04 UPZ passed its MOT?

RJ04 UPZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2024.

Is RJ04 UPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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