2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LS04 AVL
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 130,632 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS04 AVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2023
- 130,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS04 AVL 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 (LS04 AVL) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2023 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 (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LS04 AVL Mileage History
- 07/12/2021105,076 mi
- 09/12/2021105,079 mi+3 mi
- 29/11/2022118,061 mi+12,982 mi
- 07/12/2023130,500 mi+12,439 mi
- 11/12/2023130,632 mi+132 mi
Average of roughly 12,714 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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