2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RL53 DGZ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 143,177 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL53 DGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 143,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL53 DGZ 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 (RL53 DGZ) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RL53 DGZ Mileage History
- 09/02/2023128,031 mi
- 03/04/2023128,047 mi+16 mi
- 17/04/2024135,547 mi+7,500 mi
- 01/04/2025143,470 mi+7,923 mi
- 09/04/2025143,177 mi-293 mi
Average of roughly 7,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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