2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · OW04 DKA
2004 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 115,364 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW04 DKA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2023
- 115,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW04 DKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (OW04 DKA) between August 2007 and July 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
OW04 DKA Mileage History
- 08/08/200716,597 mi
- 02/10/200820,645 mi+4,048 mi
- 22/09/200924,095 mi+3,450 mi
- 17/06/201026,258 mi+2,163 mi
- 04/07/201129,062 mi+2,804 mi
- 28/06/201252,251 mi+23,189 mi
- 03/07/201367,651 mi+15,400 mi
- 02/07/201477,592 mi+9,941 mi
- 02/07/201477,601 mi+9 mi
- 01/07/201586,287 mi+8,686 mi
- 03/07/201586,306 mi+19 mi
- 01/07/201692,713 mi+6,407 mi
- 01/07/201692,713 mi
- 26/06/201798,977 mi+6,264 mi
- 13/08/2018102,977 mi+4,000 mi
- 13/08/2018102,977 mi
- 09/08/2019105,712 mi+2,735 mi
- 13/08/2020107,742 mi+2,030 mi
- 10/08/2021109,103 mi+1,361 mi
- 11/08/2021109,103 mi
- 26/07/2022112,937 mi+3,834 mi
- 26/07/2022112,937 mi
- 24/07/2023115,364 mi+2,427 mi
Average of roughly 6,189 miles per year across 23 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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