2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KT53 BWN
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 123,333 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT53 BWN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 123,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT53 BWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (KT53 BWN) between February 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
KT53 BWN Mileage History
- 02/02/200724,577 mi
- 31/01/200831,348 mi+6,771 mi
- 27/01/200938,482 mi+7,134 mi
- 28/01/201043,576 mi+5,094 mi
- 27/01/201148,393 mi+4,817 mi
- 24/01/201253,747 mi+5,354 mi
- 20/02/201359,568 mi+5,821 mi
- 01/02/201464,737 mi+5,169 mi
- 28/01/201569,704 mi+4,967 mi
- 03/02/201674,866 mi+5,162 mi
- 04/02/201674,866 mi
- 08/02/201779,924 mi+5,058 mi
- 08/02/201779,924 mi
- 13/02/201887,155 mi+7,231 mi
- 13/02/201887,155 mi
- 19/02/201993,994 mi+6,839 mi
- 19/02/201993,994 mi
- 01/02/202098,993 mi+4,999 mi
- 23/02/2021105,083 mi+6,090 mi
- 23/02/2021105,083 mi
- 09/02/2022113,012 mi+7,929 mi
- 10/02/2023117,951 mi+4,939 mi
- 01/02/2024120,753 mi+2,802 mi
- 01/02/2024120,753 mi
- 07/02/2025122,407 mi+1,654 mi
- 27/02/2026123,333 mi+926 mi
Average of roughly 5,179 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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