2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · HJ54 UCL
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 130,959 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ54 UCL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2017
- 130,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ54 UCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (HJ54 UCL) between September 2007 and December 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
HJ54 UCL Mileage History
- 17/09/200730,117 mi
- 17/09/200730,117 mi
- 16/01/200938,753 mi+8,636 mi
- 16/12/200954,011 mi+15,258 mi
- 16/12/200954,011 mi
- 15/12/201072,427 mi+18,416 mi
- 21/12/201190,611 mi+18,184 mi
- 21/12/201190,611 mi
- 11/12/2012106,633 mi+16,022 mi
- 20/12/2012107,323 mi+690 mi
- 17/12/2013116,085 mi+8,762 mi
- 02/01/2015125,009 mi+8,924 mi
- 08/01/2015125,012 mi+3 mi
- 08/01/2015125,012 mi
- 14/12/2015127,141 mi+2,129 mi
- 16/12/2015127,142 mi+1 mi
- 16/12/2016129,048 mi+1,906 mi
- 21/12/2016129,062 mi+14 mi
- 12/12/2017130,959 mi+1,897 mi
- 12/12/2017130,959 mi
Average of roughly 9,851 miles per year across 20 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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