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2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · HG04 LGE

HG04 LGE

2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 204,786 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2004 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/02/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/04/2013)
Recorded Mileage
204,786 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/02/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/04/2013
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
1896cc

HG04 LGE Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2012
  • 204,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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HG04 LGE Mileage History

  1. 14/02/2007108,791 mi
  2. 14/02/2007108,791 mi
  3. 07/02/2008145,688 mi+36,897 mi
  4. 06/01/2009167,904 mi+22,216 mi
  5. 13/01/2009167,904 mi
  6. 22/03/2010187,984 mi+20,080 mi
  7. 28/02/2011197,477 mi+9,493 mi
  8. 21/02/2012204,786 mi+7,309 mi

Average of roughly 19,125 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

HG04 LGE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 01:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (HG04 LGE) between February 2007 and February 2012.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.

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