2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · R30 SJE
2004 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2004. Recorded mileage 162,002 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2000cc
R30 SJE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2018
- 162,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R30 SJE Mileage History
- 21/08/200747,406 mi
- 14/10/200870,195 mi+22,789 mi
- 09/10/200983,025 mi+12,830 mi
- 09/10/200983,025 mi
- 13/10/201091,555 mi+8,530 mi
- 07/10/2011102,167 mi+10,612 mi
- 07/10/2011102,167 mi
- 24/09/2012113,614 mi+11,447 mi
- 24/09/2012113,614 mi
- 16/10/2013127,262 mi+13,648 mi
- 17/10/2013127,262 mi
- 07/10/2014140,464 mi+13,202 mi
- 25/09/2015149,350 mi+8,886 mi
- 28/09/2015149,350 mi
- 04/10/2016155,139 mi+5,789 mi
- 02/01/2018162,002 mi+6,863 mi
- 02/01/2018162,002 mi
Average of roughly 11,053 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R30 SJE MOT History
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 (R30 SJE) between August 2007 and January 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2018 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 (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
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