2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LW04 LWU
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 81,572 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW04 LWU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 81,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW04 LWU 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 (LW04 LWU) between July 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LW04 LWU Mileage History
- 23/07/20077,447 mi
- 14/07/200810,504 mi+3,057 mi
- 03/07/200913,660 mi+3,156 mi
- 07/07/201016,903 mi+3,243 mi
- 20/07/201121,515 mi+4,612 mi
- 16/07/201225,884 mi+4,369 mi
- 23/07/201225,885 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/201331,516 mi+5,631 mi
- 23/07/201437,868 mi+6,352 mi
- 27/06/201541,425 mi+3,557 mi
- 27/06/201541,425 mi
- 02/07/201647,088 mi+5,663 mi
- 29/07/201752,230 mi+5,142 mi
- 01/08/201752,230 mi
- 21/07/201854,974 mi+2,744 mi
- 24/07/201854,975 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/201958,480 mi+3,505 mi
- 18/07/202061,741 mi+3,261 mi
- 29/07/202164,323 mi+2,582 mi
- 26/07/202268,595 mi+4,272 mi
- 26/07/202372,391 mi+3,796 mi
- 12/07/202475,728 mi+3,337 mi
- 18/07/202578,653 mi+2,925 mi
- 22/07/202681,572 mi+2,919 mi
Average of roughly 3,902 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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