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RN04 ECD

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 175,177 miles on the clock, averaging 12,007 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 RN04 ECD

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,177
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,007

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,177 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,088
Average per year12,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN04 ECD 36k71k105k140k175k '07'19'13

Check RN04 ECD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,177 miles
Since last MOT+10,088 miles
PASS
Mileage165,089 miles
Since last MOT+11,433 miles
PASS
Mileage153,656 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,654 miles
Since last MOT+10,015 miles
PASS
Mileage143,639 miles
Since last MOT+12,956 miles
PASS
Mileage130,683 miles
Since last MOT+12,283 miles
PASS
Mileage118,400 miles
Since last MOT+108,067 miles
PASS
Mileage10,333 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,093 miles
Since last MOT+16,239 miles
PASS
Mileage88,854 miles
Since last MOT+13,735 miles
PASS
Mileage75,119 miles
Since last MOT+12,181 miles
PASS
Mileage62,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage59,152 miles
Since last MOT+10,858 miles
PASS
Mileage48,294 miles
Since last MOT+12,640 miles
PASS
Mileage35,654 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 ECD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RN04 ECD

What car is RN04 ECD?

RN04 ECD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RN04 ECD?

The last recorded mileage for RN04 ECD was 175,177 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN04 ECD passed its MOT?

RN04 ECD has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2019.

Is RN04 ECD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN04 ECD 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 ECD?

RN04 ECD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.