2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MA04 JJV
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 174,411 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA04 JJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 174,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA04 JJV 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 (MA04 JJV) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MA04 JJV Mileage History
- 24/01/2024156,235 mi
- 04/01/2025164,787 mi+8,552 mi
- 11/01/2025164,975 mi+188 mi
- 21/01/2026174,181 mi+9,206 mi
- 30/01/2026174,411 mi+230 mi
Average of roughly 9,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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