2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol · ML04 MFF
2004 Volkswagen Golf (petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 63,190 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML04 MFF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2022
- 63,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML04 MFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (ML04 MFF) between July 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
ML04 MFF Mileage History
- 29/07/202263,171 mi
- 08/08/202263,190 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 677 miles per year across 2 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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