2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RJ04 TSZ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2004. Recorded mileage 133,161 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ04 TSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2026
- 133,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RJ04 TSZ Mileage History
- 06/06/2024132,240 mi
- 06/06/2024132,240 mi
- 10/06/2025132,996 mi+756 mi
- 10/06/2025132,996 mi
- 04/06/2026133,161 mi+165 mi
Average of roughly 462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ04 TSZ 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 (RJ04 TSZ) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”.
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