2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BW04 FYG
2004 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 160,669 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW04 FYG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/12/2023
- 160,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW04 FYG 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 (BW04 FYG) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BW04 FYG Mileage History
- 20/12/2021150,100 mi
- 03/12/2022156,072 mi+5,972 mi
- 19/12/2023160,669 mi+4,597 mi
Average of roughly 5,295 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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