2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · OY04 THV
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 169,947 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY04 THV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 169,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY04 THV 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 (OY04 THV) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
OY04 THV Mileage History
- 29/07/2024160,347 mi
- 23/07/2025164,210 mi+3,863 mi
- 23/07/2025164,210 mi
- 31/07/2026169,918 mi+5,708 mi
- 07/08/2026169,947 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 4,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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