2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AK04 SLU

The Volkswagen Golf passed its most recent MOT on 11 December 2021 at 107,583 miles with no defects recorded, leaving the maintenance trend neither improving nor worsening but simply static on paper. The single clean pass gives no evidence of recurring faults, though the record ends over four years before today's date and offers no insight into condition since. The odometer read 107,583 miles at the December 2021 test, equating to roughly 4,890 miles per year across the car's 22 years. That is low for a 2004 hatchback and points to light use or extended standing periods. With only one entry supplied, the history shows no rapid accumulation or notable gaps beyond the absence of any test after 2021. A buyer should not treat the clean 2021 result as current roadworthiness. Four and a half years of disuse risk perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and structural corrosion on sills or subframes. The low mileage may mask moisture-related decay rather than reduce wear. Prior to purchase, a technician must inspect brake discs for rust binding, check coil springs and wishbone bushes for cracking, and confirm exhaust emissions against present standards. The DVSA record alone cannot certify the car fit for the road in July 2026.