2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KP54 SVC
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 196,600 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP54 SVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 196,600 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.
KP54 SVC 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 (KP54 SVC) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 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), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “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))”.
KP54 SVC Mileage History
- 11/10/2023174,824 mi
- 12/10/2023174,825 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/2024184,044 mi+9,219 mi
- 21/10/2024184,052 mi+8 mi
- 18/10/2025196,600 mi+12,548 mi
Average of roughly 10,778 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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