2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AV54 YLP
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 146,421 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV54 YLP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2022
- 146,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV54 YLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (AV54 YLP) between October 2007 and September 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
AV54 YLP Mileage History
- 26/10/200731,382 mi
- 28/10/200839,949 mi+8,567 mi
- 20/10/200945,136 mi+5,187 mi
- 27/10/201051,767 mi+6,631 mi
- 25/10/201165,083 mi+13,316 mi
- 23/10/201277,776 mi+12,693 mi
- 24/10/201385,019 mi+7,243 mi
- 29/10/201490,648 mi+5,629 mi
- 27/10/201596,150 mi+5,502 mi
- 27/10/201596,150 mi
- 27/10/2016101,349 mi+5,199 mi
- 27/10/2016101,349 mi
- 23/10/2017107,272 mi+5,923 mi
- 02/08/2018109,716 mi+2,444 mi
- 05/08/2019116,467 mi+6,751 mi
- 05/08/2019116,467 mi
- 01/08/2020125,015 mi+8,548 mi
- 01/08/2020125,015 mi
- 07/08/2021133,964 mi+8,949 mi
- 26/09/2022146,421 mi+12,457 mi
Average of roughly 7,711 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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