2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GJ54 ONP
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 86,489 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ54 ONP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 86,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ54 ONP 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 (GJ54 ONP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
GJ54 ONP Mileage History
- 28/10/202278,698 mi
- 01/09/202381,096 mi+2,398 mi
- 18/09/202482,219 mi+1,123 mi
- 17/10/202482,284 mi+65 mi
- 17/10/202586,489 mi+4,205 mi
Average of roughly 2,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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