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RL04 RXY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 214,625 miles on the clock, averaging 10,954 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 RXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,954

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year10,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL04 RXY 73k108k144k179k215k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,625 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage207,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,113 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage199,013 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,993 miles
Since last MOT+8,360 miles
PASS
Mileage190,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage184,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage176,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,058 miles
PASS
Mileage167,740 miles
Since last MOT+14,291 miles
PASS
Mileage153,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,449 miles
Since last MOT+12,603 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,846 miles
Since last MOT+18,449 miles
PASS
Mileage122,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,397 miles
Since last MOT+14,944 miles
PASS
Mileage107,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,453 miles
Since last MOT+16,633 miles
PASS
Mileage90,820 miles
Since last MOT+11,431 miles
PASS
Mileage79,389 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage72,681 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RL04 RXY

What car is RL04 RXY?

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

What is the mileage of RL04 RXY?

The last recorded mileage for RL04 RXY was 214,625 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL04 RXY passed its MOT?

RL04 RXY has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2020.

Is RL04 RXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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