2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MJ04 FKB
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 85,806 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ04 FKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 85,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ04 FKB 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 (MJ04 FKB) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both misted and no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
MJ04 FKB Mileage History
- 08/06/202467,384 mi
- 20/06/202467,581 mi+197 mi
- 05/06/202572,381 mi+4,800 mi
- 29/06/202685,806 mi+13,425 mi
- 29/06/202685,806 mi
Average of roughly 8,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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