2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · HD04 AKX
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 141,975 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD04 AKX Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 141,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD04 AKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (HD04 AKX) between April 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
HD04 AKX Mileage History
- 19/04/200738,784 mi
- 19/04/200738,784 mi
- 19/04/200843,671 mi+4,887 mi
- 09/04/200948,875 mi+5,204 mi
- 16/04/201054,796 mi+5,921 mi
- 16/04/201054,796 mi
- 11/04/201159,924 mi+5,128 mi
- 03/04/201267,781 mi+7,857 mi
- 18/04/201379,172 mi+11,391 mi
- 19/04/201379,172 mi
- 19/04/201487,016 mi+7,844 mi
- 19/04/201487,016 mi
- 20/04/201595,889 mi+8,873 mi
- 23/04/2016103,309 mi+7,420 mi
- 24/04/2017108,643 mi+5,334 mi
- 24/04/2017108,643 mi
- 24/04/2018116,556 mi+7,913 mi
- 23/04/2019122,063 mi+5,507 mi
- 26/09/2020125,501 mi+3,438 mi
- 09/10/2021127,858 mi+2,357 mi
- 19/10/2022129,693 mi+1,835 mi
- 11/10/2023131,609 mi+1,916 mi
- 21/10/2024135,798 mi+4,189 mi
- 23/10/2024135,828 mi+30 mi
- 10/10/2025138,907 mi+3,079 mi
- 11/10/2025138,913 mi+6 mi
- 12/10/2026141,975 mi+3,062 mi
Average of roughly 5,297 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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