2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AD04 DWJ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 89,601 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD04 DWJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 89,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD04 DWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (AD04 DWJ) between June 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
AD04 DWJ Mileage History
- 28/06/200729,822 mi
- 23/05/200841,878 mi+12,056 mi
- 19/05/200951,300 mi+9,422 mi
- 04/03/201059,482 mi+8,182 mi
- 25/10/201167,870 mi+8,388 mi
- 25/10/201167,870 mi
- 21/09/201376,388 mi+8,518 mi
- 06/10/201681,727 mi+5,339 mi
- 27/10/201681,730 mi+3 mi
- 05/08/201782,525 mi+795 mi
- 07/08/201782,525 mi
- 10/08/201883,211 mi+686 mi
- 12/08/201983,493 mi+282 mi
- 13/08/201983,498 mi+5 mi
- 15/08/202084,206 mi+708 mi
- 25/08/202084,222 mi+16 mi
- 01/10/202185,256 mi+1,034 mi
- 05/10/202185,261 mi+5 mi
- 13/07/202285,524 mi+263 mi
- 07/08/202386,204 mi+680 mi
- 06/08/202487,028 mi+824 mi
- 16/08/202487,029 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/202587,996 mi+967 mi
- 30/09/202689,601 mi+1,605 mi
Average of roughly 3,104 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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