2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · EF04 JMV
2004 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 82,206 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF04 JMV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2020
- 82,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF04 JMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (EF04 JMV) between May 2007 and September 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Headlamp aim too far to the right Image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
EF04 JMV Mileage History
- 26/05/200713,929 mi
- 21/05/200819,749 mi+5,820 mi
- 14/05/200923,685 mi+3,936 mi
- 27/05/201027,661 mi+3,976 mi
- 20/05/201131,655 mi+3,994 mi
- 29/05/201238,162 mi+6,507 mi
- 20/05/201343,369 mi+5,207 mi
- 19/05/201449,888 mi+6,519 mi
- 27/05/201556,053 mi+6,165 mi
- 25/05/201663,765 mi+7,712 mi
- 03/06/201663,812 mi+47 mi
- 25/05/201769,171 mi+5,359 mi
- 25/05/201769,171 mi
- 01/06/201874,071 mi+4,900 mi
- 14/06/201874,084 mi+13 mi
- 11/06/201976,803 mi+2,719 mi
- 01/09/202082,206 mi+5,403 mi
Average of roughly 5,145 miles per year across 17 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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