2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · LR04 KGU
2004 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 164,571 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR04 KGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 164,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR04 KGU 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 (LR04 KGU) between June 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative on both (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
LR04 KGU Mileage History
- 18/06/2025162,227 mi
- 15/07/2025162,255 mi+28 mi
- 16/07/2025162,255 mi
- 09/07/2026164,557 mi+2,302 mi
- 17/07/2026164,571 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,174 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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