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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 83,433 miles on the clock, averaging 4,033 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RN04 BUW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 83,433 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17 |
| Average per year | 4,033 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 BUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RN04 BUW
What car is RN04 BUW?
RN04 BUW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN04 BUW?
The last recorded mileage for RN04 BUW was 83,433 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN04 BUW passed its MOT?
RN04 BUW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2019.
Is RN04 BUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN04 BUW 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 BUW?
RN04 BUW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.