2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · ML54 VZJ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 134,844 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML54 VZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 134,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML54 VZJ 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 (ML54 VZJ) between March 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminating (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
ML54 VZJ Mileage History
- 28/03/2023127,827 mi
- 31/05/2024134,844 mi+7,017 mi
- 31/05/2024134,844 mi
Average of roughly 5,961 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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