2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AF54 YYJ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 117,000 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF54 YYJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2024
- 117,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 33 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF54 YYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (AF54 YYJ) between September 2007 and October 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
AF54 YYJ Mileage History
- 14/09/200725,582 mi
- 18/09/200830,891 mi+5,309 mi
- 09/10/200937,266 mi+6,375 mi
- 01/10/201044,354 mi+7,088 mi
- 23/09/201151,771 mi+7,417 mi
- 23/09/201151,773 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/201258,052 mi+6,279 mi
- 27/08/201363,999 mi+5,947 mi
- 22/09/201471,557 mi+7,558 mi
- 22/09/201577,754 mi+6,197 mi
- 28/09/201683,956 mi+6,202 mi
- 27/09/201789,432 mi+5,476 mi
- 27/09/201789,432 mi
- 26/09/201894,785 mi+5,353 mi
- 02/10/2019100,273 mi+5,488 mi
- 30/09/2020104,543 mi+4,270 mi
- 01/10/2021107,501 mi+2,958 mi
- 01/10/2022110,739 mi+3,238 mi
- 30/09/2023114,471 mi+3,732 mi
- 03/10/2023114,471 mi
- 01/10/2024117,000 mi+2,529 mi
Average of roughly 5,362 miles per year across 21 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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