2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BT04 UPD
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2004. Recorded mileage 87,558 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT04 UPD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/03/2024
- 87,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT04 UPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (BT04 UPD) between April 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (Chalked) (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both ”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) ”.
BT04 UPD Mileage History
- 14/04/202278,517 mi
- 14/04/202380,771 mi+2,254 mi
- 22/03/202487,558 mi+6,787 mi
Average of roughly 4,665 miles per year across 3 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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