2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BJ54 WDT
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 152,340 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ54 WDT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2025
- 152,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ54 WDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (BJ54 WDT) between November 2007 and February 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
BJ54 WDT Mileage History
- 24/11/200717,364 mi
- 22/11/200823,240 mi+5,876 mi
- 21/11/200929,520 mi+6,280 mi
- 04/12/201036,037 mi+6,517 mi
- 03/12/201141,764 mi+5,727 mi
- 17/11/201247,632 mi+5,868 mi
- 16/11/201353,622 mi+5,990 mi
- 22/11/201460,200 mi+6,578 mi
- 22/11/201460,200 mi
- 13/11/201565,828 mi+5,628 mi
- 26/11/201566,127 mi+299 mi
- 30/11/201669,501 mi+3,374 mi
- 30/11/201669,501 mi
- 18/11/201775,654 mi+6,153 mi
- 14/11/201882,045 mi+6,391 mi
- 13/11/201990,732 mi+8,687 mi
- 13/11/201990,732 mi
- 14/11/2020104,024 mi+13,292 mi
- 14/11/2020104,024 mi
- 04/01/2022120,238 mi+16,214 mi
- 14/01/2022120,238 mi
- 27/01/2023131,278 mi+11,040 mi
- 29/01/2024140,665 mi+9,387 mi
- 29/01/2024140,665 mi
- 19/02/2025152,340 mi+11,675 mi
Average of roughly 7,829 miles per year across 25 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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