2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MF54 SZC
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 146,691 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF54 SZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 146,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF54 SZC 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 (MF54 SZC) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MF54 SZC Mileage History
- 22/04/2022140,727 mi
- 27/04/2023142,798 mi+2,071 mi
- 07/05/2024144,873 mi+2,075 mi
- 17/04/2025146,596 mi+1,723 mi
- 14/08/2025146,691 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 1,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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