2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KW04 DMV
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 199,059 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW04 DMV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/07/2023
- 199,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW04 DMV 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 (KW04 DMV) between June 2007 and July 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
KW04 DMV Mileage History
- 14/06/200740,269 mi
- 10/09/200859,637 mi+19,368 mi
- 13/09/200859,902 mi+265 mi
- 05/09/200976,937 mi+17,035 mi
- 05/09/200976,937 mi
- 21/07/201088,138 mi+11,201 mi
- 21/07/201088,138 mi
- 01/07/201196,778 mi+8,640 mi
- 01/07/201196,778 mi
- 15/08/2012105,861 mi+9,083 mi
- 22/08/2012105,861 mi
- 10/09/2013114,905 mi+9,044 mi
- 10/09/2013114,906 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/2014126,502 mi+11,596 mi
- 25/09/2015133,628 mi+7,126 mi
- 20/09/2016147,932 mi+14,304 mi
- 30/09/2016148,426 mi+494 mi
- 26/09/2017157,711 mi+9,285 mi
- 26/09/2017157,711 mi
- 23/08/2018166,768 mi+9,057 mi
- 19/08/2019177,114 mi+10,346 mi
- 09/09/2020184,180 mi+7,066 mi
- 06/09/2021188,606 mi+4,426 mi
- 08/09/2021188,606 mi
- 02/08/2022191,885 mi+3,279 mi
- 19/07/2023199,059 mi+7,174 mi
Average of roughly 9,865 miles per year across 26 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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