2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · HD53 LNA
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 213,881 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD53 LNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 213,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD53 LNA 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 (HD53 LNA) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Central Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust section corroded and holed. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
HD53 LNA Mileage History
- 09/08/2022202,253 mi
- 18/08/2023208,560 mi+6,307 mi
- 31/08/2023208,709 mi+149 mi
- 15/08/2024213,367 mi+4,658 mi
- 06/09/2024213,881 mi+514 mi
Average of roughly 5,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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