2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AP04 AVM
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 179,743 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Mar 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP04 AVM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2020
- 179,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP04 AVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (AP04 AVM) between May 2007 and November 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AP04 AVM Mileage History
- 25/05/200734,600 mi
- 23/05/200845,673 mi+11,073 mi
- 06/05/200954,556 mi+8,883 mi
- 05/05/201068,894 mi+14,338 mi
- 05/05/201068,894 mi
- 03/05/201181,140 mi+12,246 mi
- 04/05/201181,140 mi
- 30/04/201295,257 mi+14,117 mi
- 02/05/2013105,758 mi+10,501 mi
- 03/05/2013105,758 mi
- 30/04/2014115,554 mi+9,796 mi
- 23/05/2015134,218 mi+18,664 mi
- 23/05/2015134,218 mi
- 24/05/2016144,065 mi+9,847 mi
- 24/05/2017150,749 mi+6,684 mi
- 24/05/2018157,237 mi+6,488 mi
- 30/05/2018157,237 mi
- 20/05/2019168,130 mi+10,893 mi
- 21/05/2019168,130 mi
- 05/11/2020179,743 mi+11,613 mi
Average of roughly 10,790 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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