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 1900cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 163,798 miles on the clock, averaging 8,670 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 RL04 RUC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 163,798 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,792 |
| Average per year | 8,670 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL04 RUC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RL04 RUC
What car is RL04 RUC?
RL04 RUC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL04 RUC?
The last recorded mileage for RL04 RUC was 163,798 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL04 RUC passed its MOT?
RL04 RUC has had 10 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (10 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2016.
Is RL04 RUC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL04 RUC 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 RUC?
RL04 RUC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.