2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · PF53 USM
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08/01/2004. Recorded mileage 119,978 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1896cc
PF53 USM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 119,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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PF53 USM Mileage History
- 04/01/200743,405 mi
- 27/02/200852,536 mi+9,131 mi
- 24/02/200958,913 mi+6,377 mi
- 24/02/200958,913 mi
- 18/05/201069,367 mi+10,454 mi
- 18/05/201069,367 mi
- 13/05/201175,030 mi+5,663 mi
- 13/05/201175,030 mi
- 11/05/201281,543 mi+6,513 mi
- 11/05/201281,543 mi
- 10/05/201389,937 mi+8,394 mi
- 10/05/201389,937 mi
- 22/04/201496,486 mi+6,549 mi
- 22/04/201496,486 mi
- 12/05/2015101,213 mi+4,727 mi
- 17/10/2016104,988 mi+3,775 mi
- 16/10/2017106,618 mi+1,630 mi
- 20/09/2018108,337 mi+1,719 mi
- 01/10/2019110,026 mi+1,689 mi
- 30/09/2020111,137 mi+1,111 mi
- 12/10/2021112,415 mi+1,278 mi
- 03/10/2022114,594 mi+2,179 mi
- 27/09/2023116,206 mi+1,612 mi
- 07/10/2024117,856 mi+1,650 mi
- 16/10/2024117,871 mi+15 mi
- 14/10/2025119,978 mi+2,107 mi
Average of roughly 4,078 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
PF53 USM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (PF53 USM) between January 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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