2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GR04 YKM
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 196,522 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR04 YKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2024
- 196,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR04 YKM 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 (GR04 YKM) between February 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2024 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 (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
GR04 YKM Mileage History
- 08/02/2022177,694 mi
- 15/02/2022177,694 mi
- 12/05/2023181,828 mi+4,134 mi
- 18/06/2024196,512 mi+14,684 mi
- 25/06/2024196,522 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,923 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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