2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · FH54 FOF
2004 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 168,044 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH54 FOF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 168,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH54 FOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (FH54 FOF) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside front steering arm ”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FH54 FOF Mileage History
- 08/10/2022163,694 mi
- 11/10/2023168,042 mi+4,348 mi
- 11/10/2023168,044 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,314 miles per year across 3 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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