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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 119,779 miles on the clock, averaging 10,917 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 XAU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 119,779 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,083 |
| Average per year | 10,917 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 XAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 XAU
What car is RO04 XAU?
RO04 XAU is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RO04 XAU?
The last recorded mileage for RO04 XAU was 119,779 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO04 XAU passed its MOT?
RO04 XAU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2017.
Is RO04 XAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO04 XAU 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 XAU?
RO04 XAU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.