2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LT54 FRD
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 143,420 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT54 FRD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 143,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT54 FRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (LT54 FRD) between December 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
LT54 FRD Mileage History
- 01/12/200725,498 mi
- 12/12/200725,523 mi+25 mi
- 28/11/200832,434 mi+6,911 mi
- 26/11/200944,526 mi+12,092 mi
- 09/12/201055,837 mi+11,311 mi
- 24/06/201160,000 mi+4,163 mi
- 19/11/201163,573 mi+3,573 mi
- 29/11/201275,116 mi+11,543 mi
- 25/11/201381,205 mi+6,089 mi
- 24/11/201491,171 mi+9,966 mi
- 25/11/201491,172 mi+1 mi
- 08/12/2015101,957 mi+10,785 mi
- 08/12/2015101,957 mi
- 08/12/2016112,074 mi+10,117 mi
- 13/12/2017120,211 mi+8,137 mi
- 13/12/2017120,211 mi
- 14/12/2018124,275 mi+4,064 mi
- 11/12/2019128,028 mi+3,753 mi
- 25/11/2020132,097 mi+4,069 mi
- 02/12/2021135,640 mi+3,543 mi
- 24/11/2022137,510 mi+1,870 mi
- 01/11/2023139,337 mi+1,827 mi
- 12/10/2024141,278 mi+1,941 mi
- 24/10/2025143,420 mi+2,142 mi
Average of roughly 6,589 miles per year across 24 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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