2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KN04 HPU
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 120,700 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN04 HPU Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 120,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN04 HPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (KN04 HPU) between March 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
KN04 HPU Mileage History
- 22/03/200730,185 mi
- 29/05/200730,896 mi+711 mi
- 04/06/200836,170 mi+5,274 mi
- 01/06/200941,660 mi+5,490 mi
- 20/05/201047,695 mi+6,035 mi
- 05/05/201152,701 mi+5,006 mi
- 05/05/201152,701 mi
- 22/05/201259,768 mi+7,067 mi
- 14/06/201369,216 mi+9,448 mi
- 09/06/201476,524 mi+7,308 mi
- 09/06/201476,524 mi
- 03/06/201579,255 mi+2,731 mi
- 10/06/201680,037 mi+782 mi
- 30/05/201782,000 mi+1,963 mi
- 16/05/201887,447 mi+5,447 mi
- 23/05/201991,370 mi+3,923 mi
- 23/05/201991,370 mi
- 14/01/202192,615 mi+1,245 mi
- 14/01/202192,615 mi
- 04/01/202294,182 mi+1,567 mi
- 25/01/202395,649 mi+1,467 mi
- 25/01/202395,649 mi
- 15/01/202496,372 mi+723 mi
- 18/01/202496,374 mi+2 mi
- 16/01/2025110,927 mi+14,553 mi
- 16/01/2025110,927 mi
- 16/01/2026120,698 mi+9,771 mi
- 16/01/2026120,700 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,809 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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