2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RA04 DPF
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 136,130 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA04 DPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
- 136,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA04 DPF 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 (RA04 DPF) between February 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
RA04 DPF Mileage History
- 21/02/2022115,366 mi
- 21/02/2022115,366 mi
- 01/08/2023128,951 mi+13,585 mi
- 22/07/2024134,105 mi+5,154 mi
- 23/07/2024136,130 mi+2,025 mi
Average of roughly 8,588 miles per year across 5 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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