2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GN04 XAC
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2004. Recorded mileage 231,553 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN04 XAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2022
- 231,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GN04 XAC 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 XAC) between October 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.
GN04 XAC Mileage History
- 01/10/2021214,052 mi
- 11/10/2021214,310 mi+258 mi
- 25/10/2022231,366 mi+17,056 mi
- 07/12/2022231,553 mi+187 mi
- 12/12/2022231,553 mi
Average of roughly 14,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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