2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FE04 FZW
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 187,914 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FE04 FZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 187,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FE04 FZW Mileage History
- 21/02/2024175,248 mi
- 04/03/2025182,442 mi+7,194 mi
- 10/03/2025182,443 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2026187,900 mi+5,457 mi
- 01/04/2026187,914 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 6,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FE04 FZW 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 (FE04 FZW) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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 (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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