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RL04 PSX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 207,351 miles on the clock, averaging 11,266 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 RL04 PSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,266

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 reading207,351 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,895
Average per year11,266
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL04 PSX 95k123k151k179k207k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,351 miles
Since last MOT+22,895 miles
PASS
Mileage184,456 miles
Since last MOT+23,525 miles
PASS
Mileage160,931 miles
Since last MOT+15,307 miles
PASS
Mileage145,624 miles
Since last MOT+5,457 miles
PASS
Mileage140,167 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,164 miles
Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
Mileage136,793 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,161 miles
PASS
Mileage130,631 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,630 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage121,960 miles
PASS
Mileage125,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,211 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage121,354 miles
Since last MOT+26,425 miles
PASS
Mileage94,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,929 miles

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🔧 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)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 PSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RL04 PSX

What car is RL04 PSX?

RL04 PSX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RL04 PSX?

The last recorded mileage for RL04 PSX was 207,351 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL04 PSX passed its MOT?

RL04 PSX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2018.

Is RL04 PSX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL04 PSX 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 RL04 PSX?

RL04 PSX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.