2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FA53 KBF
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 173,883 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FA53 KBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2025
- 173,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FA53 KBF Mileage History
- 23/02/2023167,932 mi
- 25/02/2023167,932 mi
- 15/02/2024172,636 mi+4,704 mi
- 15/02/2024172,636 mi
- 20/05/2025173,883 mi+1,247 mi
Average of roughly 2,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA53 KBF 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 (FA53 KBF) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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