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2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RF54 CPN

RF54 CPN

2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2004. Recorded mileage 159,458 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2004 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 16/06/2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/07/2017)
Recorded Mileage
159,458 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/06/2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/07/2017
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
1900cc

RF54 CPN Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2017
  • 159,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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RF54 CPN Mileage History

  1. 07/09/200752,964 mi
  2. 10/09/200752,964 mi
  3. 16/09/200871,510 mi+18,546 mi
  4. 18/09/200871,510 mi
  5. 12/09/200979,807 mi+8,297 mi
  6. 15/09/200979,848 mi+41 mi
  7. 17/09/201093,288 mi+13,440 mi
  8. 24/09/2011105,355 mi+12,067 mi
  9. 24/09/2012114,512 mi+9,157 mi
  10. 25/09/2012114,523 mi+11 mi
  11. 24/09/2013123,752 mi+9,229 mi
  12. 24/09/2013123,752 mi
  13. 26/09/2014134,450 mi+10,698 mi
  14. 17/06/2016150,046 mi+15,596 mi
  15. 17/06/2016150,056 mi+10 mi
  16. 08/06/2017159,410 mi+9,354 mi
  17. 13/06/2017159,458 mi+48 mi

Average of roughly 10,904 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

RF54 CPN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 17:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (RF54 CPN) between September 2007 and June 2017.

The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 13 June 2017 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted OUTER SILL (5.2.6)”; “Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)”.

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