2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BW04 NLT
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 163,630 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW04 NLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2025
- 163,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW04 NLT 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 (BW04 NLT) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
BW04 NLT Mileage History
- 03/08/2023152,449 mi
- 03/08/2023152,449 mi
- 01/08/2024158,411 mi+5,962 mi
- 09/08/2024158,469 mi+58 mi
- 15/08/2025163,630 mi+5,161 mi
Average of roughly 5,495 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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