2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · OW53 NDY
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 200,846 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW53 NDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 200,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW53 NDY 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 (OW53 NDY) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
OW53 NDY Mileage History
- 05/07/2022184,025 mi
- 21/06/2023188,005 mi+3,980 mi
- 26/06/2024194,171 mi+6,166 mi
- 25/06/2025198,150 mi+3,979 mi
- 24/06/2026200,846 mi+2,696 mi
Average of roughly 4,237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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