2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LW04 LWY
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 66,287 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW04 LWY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2023
- 66,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW04 LWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (LW04 LWY) between July 2007 and January 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LW04 LWY Mileage History
- 27/07/200720,555 mi
- 17/07/200825,750 mi+5,195 mi
- 17/07/200929,221 mi+3,471 mi
- 27/07/201032,715 mi+3,494 mi
- 22/07/201136,712 mi+3,997 mi
- 28/07/201239,973 mi+3,261 mi
- 26/07/201342,973 mi+3,000 mi
- 05/07/201445,502 mi+2,529 mi
- 02/07/201546,952 mi+1,450 mi
- 09/07/201648,779 mi+1,827 mi
- 09/07/201648,779 mi
- 08/07/201750,514 mi+1,735 mi
- 10/07/201750,543 mi+29 mi
- 03/07/201853,373 mi+2,830 mi
- 03/07/201853,373 mi
- 01/07/201957,073 mi+3,700 mi
- 19/01/202160,214 mi+3,141 mi
- 20/01/202160,216 mi+2 mi
- 25/01/202263,642 mi+3,426 mi
- 13/01/202366,257 mi+2,615 mi
- 18/01/202366,287 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 2,954 miles per year across 21 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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