2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RJ04 KOV
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 124,227 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ04 KOV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/08/2023
- 124,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 29 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ04 KOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (RJ04 KOV) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
RJ04 KOV Mileage History
- 11/08/2022119,434 mi
- 11/08/2022119,434 mi
- 09/08/2023124,227 mi+4,793 mi
Average of roughly 4,821 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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