2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · DC53 CEY

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 10 October 2025 at 139,821 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared with no defects recorded at that test. Prior to this, the October 2025 and October 2024 tests each show a fail immediately followed by a pass on consecutive days, both at near-identical mileages and with no defects listed on either attempt, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. Recorded mileage sits at 139,821 against a 22-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,356 miles per year which is typical for the age. The history shows 121,914 miles in September 2023, rising to 134,356 by October 2024 and 139,821 by October 2025, a steady annual accumulation of around 8,000 to 9,000 miles with no dormant periods or sudden spikes. The sparse record of only three pass years and two paired fail-pass cycles gives limited insight, though the absence of any advisories or defects across all entries suggests the car has not required flagged consumable or structural attention in this window. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the vehicle's age and the fact that MOT advisories were absent rather than confirmed clear. The repeated same-week fail-then-pass pattern in 2024 and 2025 with no defects noted warrants verification that the correct test procedure was followed and the V5C matches the recorded mileages. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes should be physically checked, as a clean MOT record on a 2004 chassis does not preclude hidden rust progression between tests.