2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MM53 VCJ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 108,160 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM53 VCJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 108,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM53 VCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (MM53 VCJ) between January 2007 and March 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
MM53 VCJ Mileage History
- 12/01/200725,993 mi
- 12/01/200725,993 mi
- 12/12/200729,581 mi+3,588 mi
- 29/12/200834,231 mi+4,650 mi
- 29/12/200939,859 mi+5,628 mi
- 29/12/200939,859 mi
- 29/12/201044,249 mi+4,390 mi
- 29/12/201044,257 mi+8 mi
- 13/12/201148,623 mi+4,366 mi
- 20/12/201255,718 mi+7,095 mi
- 03/01/201463,368 mi+7,650 mi
- 03/01/201463,368 mi
- 02/02/201572,283 mi+8,915 mi
- 28/01/201679,654 mi+7,371 mi
- 25/01/201786,716 mi+7,062 mi
- 12/01/201895,399 mi+8,683 mi
- 01/04/201997,662 mi+2,263 mi
- 01/04/201997,662 mi
- 08/11/201997,679 mi+17 mi
- 08/11/201997,679 mi
- 19/10/2020100,965 mi+3,286 mi
- 29/10/2021103,522 mi+2,557 mi
- 07/11/2022104,604 mi+1,082 mi
- 08/11/2023105,959 mi+1,355 mi
- 24/01/2025108,161 mi+2,202 mi
- 12/03/2025108,160 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 4,524 miles per year across 26 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
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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