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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 94,321 miles on the clock, averaging 6,723 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 XBZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 94,321 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,723 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 XBZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RY04 XBZ
What car is RY04 XBZ?
RY04 XBZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RY04 XBZ?
The last recorded mileage for RY04 XBZ was 94,321 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY04 XBZ passed its MOT?
RY04 XBZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2016.
Is RY04 XBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY04 XBZ 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 XBZ?
RY04 XBZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.