2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AG53 APK
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 144,467 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AG53 APK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2026
- 144,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AG53 APK 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 (AG53 APK) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak at downpipe flexi hose (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AG53 APK Mileage History
- 19/08/2024137,019 mi
- 20/08/2024137,020 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/2025140,442 mi+3,422 mi
- 20/08/2025140,444 mi+2 mi
- 26/08/2026144,467 mi+4,023 mi
Average of roughly 3,693 miles per year across 5 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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