2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RK04 XYV
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 169,271 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Nov 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK04 XYV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2019
- 169,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK04 XYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (RK04 XYV) between December 2007 and November 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RK04 XYV Mileage History
- 04/12/200747,817 mi
- 04/12/200858,594 mi+10,777 mi
- 04/12/200858,594 mi
- 27/11/200973,835 mi+15,241 mi
- 27/11/200973,835 mi
- 10/12/201086,957 mi+13,122 mi
- 18/11/2011100,643 mi+13,686 mi
- 18/11/2011100,643 mi
- 26/10/2012110,141 mi+9,498 mi
- 29/10/2013121,003 mi+10,862 mi
- 14/11/2014139,258 mi+18,255 mi
- 14/11/2014139,258 mi
- 30/10/2015147,876 mi+8,618 mi
- 12/11/2016154,355 mi+6,479 mi
- 15/11/2016154,415 mi+60 mi
- 07/11/2017160,286 mi+5,871 mi
- 07/11/2017160,286 mi
- 02/11/2018165,719 mi+5,433 mi
- 03/11/2018165,720 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/2019169,271 mi+3,551 mi
- 15/11/2019169,271 mi
Average of roughly 10,165 miles per year across 21 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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