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RY04 GXH

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 63,971 miles on the clock, averaging 2,674 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RY04 GXH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
63,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
2,674

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,260
Average per year2,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY04 GXH 13k26k39k51k64k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,971 miles
Since last MOT+1,260 miles
PASS
Mileage62,711 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage60,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,543 miles
PASS
Mileage54,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage51,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
PASS
Mileage49,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,360 miles
Since last MOT+3,118 miles
PASS
Mileage46,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage40,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage35,620 miles
Since last MOT+4,666 miles
PASS
Mileage30,954 miles
Since last MOT+895 miles
PASS
Mileage30,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,059 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage29,039 miles
Since last MOT+1,022 miles
PASS
Mileage28,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,017 miles
Since last MOT+738 miles
PASS
Mileage27,279 miles
Since last MOT+409 miles
PASS
Mileage26,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,154 miles
PASS
Mileage25,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage23,160 miles
Since last MOT+1,838 miles
PASS
Mileage21,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage17,228 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage13,397 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 GXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RY04 GXH

What car is RY04 GXH?

RY04 GXH is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RY04 GXH?

The last recorded mileage for RY04 GXH was 63,971 miles, recorded on 6 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY04 GXH passed its MOT?

RY04 GXH has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2026.

Is RY04 GXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY04 GXH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RY04 GXH?

RY04 GXH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.