2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · KT53 BWL
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 114,398 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT53 BWL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2023
- 114,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT53 BWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (KT53 BWL) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
KT53 BWL Mileage History
- 04/04/2022110,112 mi
- 06/04/2022110,112 mi
- 01/04/2023114,398 mi+4,286 mi
Average of roughly 4,326 miles per year across 3 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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