2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DE04 MMK
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 144,252 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE04 MMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 144,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE04 MMK 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 (DE04 MMK) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush warn on wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
DE04 MMK Mileage History
- 27/06/2023131,665 mi
- 27/06/2023131,668 mi+3 mi
- 10/07/2024140,946 mi+9,278 mi
- 11/07/2024140,956 mi+10 mi
- 15/08/2025144,252 mi+3,296 mi
Average of roughly 5,894 miles per year across 5 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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