2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FJ04 NPZ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 153,489 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ04 NPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 153,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ04 NPZ 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 (FJ04 NPZ) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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 (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
FJ04 NPZ Mileage History
- 21/06/2023135,523 mi
- 09/07/2024144,524 mi+9,001 mi
- 19/07/2024144,651 mi+127 mi
- 21/10/2025153,489 mi+8,838 mi
- 22/10/2025153,489 mi
Average of roughly 7,684 miles per year across 5 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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