2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AF54 WUD
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 54,860 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF54 WUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 54,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF54 WUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (AF54 WUD) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
AF54 WUD Mileage History
- 01/08/202235,558 mi
- 07/08/202342,672 mi+7,114 mi
- 16/07/202446,281 mi+3,609 mi
- 17/07/202446,321 mi+40 mi
- 09/09/202554,860 mi+8,539 mi
Average of roughly 6,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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