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RO04 HHL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 116,271 miles on the clock, averaging 8,321 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 RO04 HHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,321

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,271 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO04 HHL 34k54k75k96k116k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,271 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage114,823 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage108,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
PASS
Mileage95,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage89,052 miles
Since last MOT+8,525 miles
PASS
Mileage80,527 miles
Since last MOT+10,950 miles
PASS
Mileage69,577 miles
Since last MOT+11,519 miles
PASS
Mileage58,058 miles
Since last MOT+12,227 miles
PASS
Mileage45,831 miles
Since last MOT+12,279 miles
PASS
Mileage33,552 miles

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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

RegistrationRO04 HHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RO04 HHL

What car is RO04 HHL?

RO04 HHL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RO04 HHL?

The last recorded mileage for RO04 HHL was 116,271 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO04 HHL passed its MOT?

RO04 HHL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2017.

Is RO04 HHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO04 HHL 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 RO04 HHL?

RO04 HHL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.