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 1900cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 137,317 miles on the clock, averaging 5,397 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RY04 HWP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,317 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,779 |
| Average per year | 5,397 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | RY04 HWP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RY04 HWP
What car is RY04 HWP?
RY04 HWP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RY04 HWP?
The last recorded mileage for RY04 HWP was 137,317 miles, recorded on 9 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY04 HWP passed its MOT?
RY04 HWP has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 9 May 2022.
Is RY04 HWP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY04 HWP 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 RY04 HWP?
RY04 HWP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.