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RK04 XXU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 84,619 miles on the clock, averaging 4,972 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 RK04 XXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,972

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,619 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,972
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK04 XXU 24k39k54k69k85k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,619 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage78,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage71,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,222 miles
PASS
Mileage67,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,615 miles
PASS
Mileage61,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage54,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage48,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,003 miles
PASS
Mileage46,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,371 miles
PASS
Mileage44,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage40,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage34,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage30,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage23,534 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 XXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RK04 XXU

What car is RK04 XXU?

RK04 XXU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RK04 XXU?

The last recorded mileage for RK04 XXU was 84,619 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK04 XXU passed its MOT?

RK04 XXU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2019.

Is RK04 XXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK04 XXU 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 RK04 XXU?

RK04 XXU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.