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RO04 RFK

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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 158,410 miles on the clock, averaging 8,975 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 RFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,410
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,975

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,410 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,701
Average per year8,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO04 RFK 27k60k93k126k158k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,410 miles
Since last MOT+11,701 miles
PASS
Mileage146,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,145 miles
PASS
Mileage138,564 miles
Since last MOT+10,380 miles
PASS
Mileage128,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,184 miles
Since last MOT+13,841 miles
PASS
Mileage114,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,021 miles
PASS
Mileage109,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,212 miles
PASS
Mileage101,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage94,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
PASS
Mileage86,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage80,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage74,927 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage67,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,077 miles
Since last MOT+9,175 miles
PASS
Mileage57,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage48,288 miles
Since last MOT+21,512 miles
PASS
Mileage26,776 miles

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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 RFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RO04 RFK

What car is RO04 RFK?

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

What is the mileage of RO04 RFK?

The last recorded mileage for RO04 RFK was 158,410 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO04 RFK passed its MOT?

RO04 RFK has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2021.

Is RO04 RFK ULEZ compliant?

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

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