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2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MJ54 JTV

MJ54 JTV

2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2004. Recorded mileage 185,481 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/11/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/03/2021)
Recorded Mileage
185,481 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/11/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/03/2021
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
1900cc

MJ54 JTV Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2019
  • 185,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 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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MJ54 JTV Mileage History

  1. 17/10/200736,822 mi
  2. 14/10/200848,146 mi+11,324 mi
  3. 11/11/200961,079 mi+12,933 mi
  4. 13/11/2009616,109 mi+555,030 mi
  5. 06/05/201063,025 mi-553,084 mi
  6. 06/05/201173,103 mi+10,078 mi
  7. 06/05/201173,103 mi
  8. 04/05/201296,609 mi+23,506 mi
  9. 27/04/2013120,053 mi+23,444 mi
  10. 28/04/2014137,944 mi+17,891 mi
  11. 05/05/2015156,323 mi+18,379 mi
  12. 05/05/2015156,323 mi
  13. 17/05/2016171,040 mi+14,717 mi
  14. 10/05/2017175,233 mi+4,193 mi
  15. 07/05/2018180,410 mi+5,177 mi
  16. 30/04/2019185,481 mi+5,071 mi
  17. 30/04/2019185,481 mi

Average of roughly 12,888 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

MJ54 JTV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 15:34
MOT Analysis

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

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (MJ54 JTV) between October 2007 and April 2019.

The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 30 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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