2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BA04 GJG
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 129,072 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA04 GJG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
- 129,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA04 GJG 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 (BA04 GJG) between November 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
BA04 GJG Mileage History
- 18/11/2022119,621 mi
- 08/11/2023121,393 mi+1,772 mi
- 26/11/2024123,480 mi+2,087 mi
- 02/08/2025123,499 mi+19 mi
- 23/09/2026129,072 mi+5,573 mi
Average of roughly 2,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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