2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AK04 EBJ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 67,971 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK04 EBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2026
- 67,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK04 EBJ 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 (AK04 EBJ) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
AK04 EBJ Mileage History
- 27/02/202364,640 mi
- 25/03/202465,897 mi+1,257 mi
- 19/03/202567,207 mi+1,310 mi
- 20/03/202567,207 mi
- 19/03/202667,971 mi+764 mi
Average of roughly 1,090 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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