2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AX53 WBZ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 268,241 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 268,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX53 WBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 268,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX53 WBZ 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 (AX53 WBZ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded --- to front (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
AX53 WBZ Mileage History
- 05/09/2023254,027 mi
- 07/09/2023254,037 mi+10 mi
- 06/09/2024260,179 mi+6,142 mi
- 05/09/2025267,949 mi+7,770 mi
- 15/09/2025268,241 mi+292 mi
Average of roughly 7,005 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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