2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LS04 FWH
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 74,614 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS04 FWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 74,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LS04 FWH Mileage History
- 02/10/202369,665 mi
- 14/09/202472,298 mi+2,633 mi
- 16/09/202472,298 mi
- 01/10/202574,614 mi+2,316 mi
- 01/10/202574,614 mi
Average of roughly 2,476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS04 FWH 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 FWH) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 ”.
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