2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · PL04 ATX
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 92,286 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL04 ATX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2022
- 92,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL04 ATX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (PL04 ATX) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is ”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
PL04 ATX Mileage History
- 24/03/202292,286 mi
- 25/03/202292,286 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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