2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DU04 LNK
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 193,814 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU04 LNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/07/2025
- 193,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU04 LNK 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 (DU04 LNK) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt RIPPED”; “Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ripped ”.
DU04 LNK Mileage History
- 07/07/2023178,889 mi
- 15/07/2023178,890 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/2024186,910 mi+8,020 mi
- 29/07/2024186,910 mi
- 21/07/2025193,814 mi+6,904 mi
Average of roughly 7,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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