The road tax status for MJ04 WBT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for MJ04 WBT?

The MOT for MJ04 WBT is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 January 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of MJ04 WBT?

The recorded mileage for MJ04 WBT is 97,959 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MJ04 WBT ULEZ compliant?

No, MJ04 WBT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MJ04 WBT

MJ04 WBT

2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 97,959 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 14 Jan 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 97,959 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1896cc

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MJ04 WBT Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2025
97,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)

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MJ04 WBT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 13:20

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (MJ04 WBT) between April 2007 and January 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 15 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 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 Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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MJ04 WBT Mileage History

03/04/200719,579 mi
03/04/200824,732 mi+5,153 mi
08/04/200936,769 mi+12,037 mi
16/04/200935,955 mi-814 mi
15/04/201044,332 mi+8,377 mi
19/04/201149,190 mi+4,858 mi
19/04/201149,190 mi
18/04/201253,589 mi+4,399 mi
16/04/201357,844 mi+4,255 mi
16/04/201357,844 mi
16/04/201461,296 mi+3,452 mi
14/04/201564,988 mi+3,692 mi
14/04/201564,988 mi
18/04/201667,233 mi+2,245 mi
06/07/201769,899 mi+2,666 mi
16/08/201874,302 mi+4,403 mi
16/08/201874,302 mi
31/10/201978,010 mi+3,708 mi
18/11/202084,428 mi+6,418 mi
14/07/202293,118 mi+8,690 mi
14/07/202293,118 mi
14/06/202397,123 mi+4,005 mi
15/06/202397,123 mi
08/01/202597,957 mi+834 mi
15/01/202597,959 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 4,406 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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