2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FN04 ETJ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/04/2004. Recorded mileage 131,389 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1595cc
FN04 ETJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2021
- 131,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FN04 ETJ Mileage History
- 12/10/200733,623 mi
- 08/12/200837,554 mi+3,931 mi
- 11/11/200944,560 mi+7,006 mi
- 04/03/201150,719 mi+6,159 mi
- 04/03/201150,719 mi
- 20/02/201254,633 mi+3,914 mi
- 20/02/201254,633 mi
- 04/03/201358,273 mi+3,640 mi
- 07/02/201464,255 mi+5,982 mi
- 07/02/201464,255 mi
- 13/02/201569,325 mi+5,070 mi
- 13/02/201569,325 mi
- 18/01/201676,614 mi+7,289 mi
- 13/01/201784,780 mi+8,166 mi
- 23/01/201784,781 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/201897,804 mi+13,023 mi
- 17/01/2019110,924 mi+13,120 mi
- 25/01/2019111,027 mi+103 mi
- 21/10/2019118,768 mi+7,741 mi
- 23/10/2019118,769 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/2020125,220 mi+6,451 mi
- 14/09/2021131,389 mi+6,169 mi
Average of roughly 7,021 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
FN04 ETJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (FN04 ETJ) between October 2007 and September 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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