Vehicle summary
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 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 143,990 miles on the clock, averaging 9,647 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL04 RTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 143,990 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,647 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL04 RTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RL04 RTU
What car is RL04 RTU?
RL04 RTU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL04 RTU?
The last recorded mileage for RL04 RTU was 143,990 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL04 RTU passed its MOT?
RL04 RTU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2019.
Is RL04 RTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL04 RTU 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 RTU?
RL04 RTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.