2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GN04 HWH
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 147,158 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN04 HWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 147,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GN04 HWH 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 (GN04 HWH) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 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: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GN04 HWH Mileage History
- 29/08/2023138,321 mi
- 28/08/2024142,227 mi+3,906 mi
- 28/08/2024142,229 mi+2 mi
- 02/09/2025147,155 mi+4,926 mi
- 03/09/2025147,158 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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