2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AP53 LBV
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 118,793 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 LBV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2022
- 118,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 LBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (AP53 LBV) between September 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 2022 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Unable to open from outside or inside the ve”.
AP53 LBV Mileage History
- 05/09/2022118,789 mi
- 23/11/2022118,793 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 2 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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