2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OW53 OEC
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 121,358 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OW53 OEC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 121,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OW53 OEC Mileage History
- 23/02/200715,758 mi
- 22/02/200820,284 mi+4,526 mi
- 24/02/200924,406 mi+4,122 mi
- 01/03/201028,786 mi+4,380 mi
- 18/02/201131,890 mi+3,104 mi
- 18/02/201131,891 mi+1 mi
- 13/02/201235,117 mi+3,226 mi
- 18/01/201335,641 mi+524 mi
- 07/01/201437,265 mi+1,624 mi
- 08/10/201549,628 mi+12,363 mi
- 08/10/201549,630 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/201657,470 mi+7,840 mi
- 29/09/201765,402 mi+7,932 mi
- 04/10/201873,469 mi+8,067 mi
- 09/10/201980,705 mi+7,236 mi
- 09/10/201980,705 mi
- 06/10/202087,089 mi+6,384 mi
- 06/10/202087,089 mi
- 14/10/202194,418 mi+7,329 mi
- 18/10/202194,419 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/2022100,939 mi+6,520 mi
- 07/10/2022100,953 mi+14 mi
- 11/10/2023108,234 mi+7,281 mi
- 12/10/2023108,234 mi
- 16/10/2024112,982 mi+4,748 mi
- 18/10/2024112,992 mi+10 mi
- 01/10/2025117,015 mi+4,023 mi
- 01/10/2025117,018 mi+3 mi
- 07/10/2026121,358 mi+4,340 mi
Average of roughly 5,382 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
OW53 OEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (OW53 OEC) between February 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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