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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 176,456 miles on the clock, averaging 10,248 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 RO04 XAR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,456 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,831 |
| Average per year | 10,248 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | RO04 XAR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RO04 XAR
What car is RO04 XAR?
RO04 XAR is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RO04 XAR?
The last recorded mileage for RO04 XAR was 176,456 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO04 XAR passed its MOT?
RO04 XAR has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2021.
Is RO04 XAR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO04 XAR 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 XAR?
RO04 XAR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.