2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FM04 UXT
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 199,745 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM04 UXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 199,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM04 UXT 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 (FM04 UXT) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 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 (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Lens covered in tape (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (195/65/15, 91V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached at ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
FM04 UXT Mileage History
- 03/05/2023177,685 mi
- 14/06/2024190,406 mi+12,721 mi
- 25/06/2024190,601 mi+195 mi
- 29/05/2025199,528 mi+8,927 mi
- 12/06/2025199,745 mi+217 mi
Average of roughly 10,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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