2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · MT04 TZW
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 137,951 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT04 TZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2024
- 137,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT04 TZW 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 (MT04 TZW) between March 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 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 (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of front brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
MT04 TZW Mileage History
- 27/03/2023132,413 mi
- 19/04/2023132,528 mi+115 mi
- 28/04/2023132,539 mi+11 mi
- 29/04/2024137,872 mi+5,333 mi
- 11/05/2024137,951 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 4,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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