2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FP04 AWR
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 174,643 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FP04 AWR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2024
- 174,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 31 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP04 AWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (FP04 AWR) between June 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
FP04 AWR Mileage History
- 13/06/2022153,914 mi
- 20/06/2023161,602 mi+7,688 mi
- 29/06/2023161,602 mi
- 10/10/2024174,643 mi+13,041 mi
Average of roughly 8,907 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (FP04 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as FP04AWR.
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
LAND ROVER
R ROVER EVOQUE DYN SE PHEV A
PEUGEOT
PARTNER
PEUGEOT
206
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
CHRYSLER-JEEP
GRAND CHEROKEE
CHRYSLER-JEEP
VOYAGER
JEEP
GRAND CHEROKEE CRD LTD AUTO
CHRYSLER
PT CRUISER
MG
TF
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.