2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FE04 GCY
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 101,167 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE04 GCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 101,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE04 GCY 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 GCY) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FE04 GCY Mileage History
- 15/06/202395,650 mi
- 11/06/202497,257 mi+1,607 mi
- 11/06/202497,257 mi
- 09/06/202599,224 mi+1,967 mi
- 15/06/2026101,167 mi+1,943 mi
Average of roughly 1,839 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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