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 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 131,223 miles on the clock, averaging 7,251 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RN04 BTV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,223 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,546 |
| Average per year | 7,251 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | RN04 BTV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RN04 BTV
What car is RN04 BTV?
RN04 BTV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN04 BTV?
The last recorded mileage for RN04 BTV was 131,223 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN04 BTV passed its MOT?
RN04 BTV has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2021.
Is RN04 BTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN04 BTV 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 RN04 BTV?
RN04 BTV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.