Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
RK04 XZX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 136,687 miles on the clock, averaging 8,726 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RK04 XZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,726

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,687 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,726
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK04 XZX 30k57k83k110k137k '07'19'13

Check RK04 XZX

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,687 miles
Since last MOT+20,410 miles
PASS
Mileage116,277 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,270 miles
Since last MOT+16,177 miles
PASS
Mileage100,093 miles
Since last MOT+8,373 miles
PASS
Mileage91,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,628 miles
PASS
Mileage87,092 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage80,493 miles
Since last MOT+8,391 miles
PASS
Mileage72,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage64,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,868 miles
PASS
Mileage58,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage52,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,801 miles
PASS
Mileage45,333 miles
Since last MOT+7,540 miles
PASS
Mileage37,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,567 miles
PASS
Mileage30,226 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 XZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

More RK04 X plates

Browse all RK04 X registrations from Reading.

About RK04 XZX

What car is RK04 XZX?

RK04 XZX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RK04 XZX?

The last recorded mileage for RK04 XZX was 136,687 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK04 XZX passed its MOT?

RK04 XZX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2019.

Is RK04 XZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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