2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AC04 GHN
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 139,208 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC04 GHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 139,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC04 GHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (AC04 GHN) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AC04 GHN Mileage History
- 29/10/2021132,732 mi
- 29/10/2021132,732 mi
- 27/10/2022139,208 mi+6,476 mi
- 28/10/2022139,208 mi
Average of roughly 6,496 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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