2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FP04 SSV
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 158,513 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP04 SSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 158,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP04 SSV 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 (FP04 SSV) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 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: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
FP04 SSV Mileage History
- 19/10/2023141,973 mi
- 30/10/2023141,979 mi+6 mi
- 28/10/2024150,686 mi+8,707 mi
- 22/11/2025158,513 mi+7,827 mi
- 22/11/2025158,513 mi
Average of roughly 7,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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