2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RN04 FLW
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 107,644 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RN04 FLW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2021
- 107,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN04 FLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (RN04 FLW) between July 2007 and October 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front ( Inner edges) (4.1.E.1)”.
RN04 FLW Mileage History
- 09/07/200737,526 mi
- 10/07/200737,528 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/200842,189 mi+4,661 mi
- 11/08/200947,177 mi+4,988 mi
- 11/08/200947,180 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/201053,969 mi+6,789 mi
- 17/10/201159,860 mi+5,891 mi
- 12/03/201366,348 mi+6,488 mi
- 14/03/201366,366 mi+18 mi
- 04/03/201471,243 mi+4,877 mi
- 05/03/201471,254 mi+11 mi
- 11/03/201578,379 mi+7,125 mi
- 11/03/201578,379 mi
- 24/09/201584,197 mi+5,818 mi
- 23/09/201689,429 mi+5,232 mi
- 23/09/201689,429 mi
- 12/09/201794,375 mi+4,946 mi
- 12/09/201794,380 mi+5 mi
- 28/09/201899,716 mi+5,336 mi
- 02/10/201899,716 mi
- 01/10/2019104,322 mi+4,606 mi
- 01/10/2019104,322 mi
- 06/10/2020106,921 mi+2,599 mi
- 06/10/2020106,921 mi
- 02/10/2021107,644 mi+723 mi
Average of roughly 4,926 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RN04 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RN04FLW.
SMART (MCC)
FORTWO COUPE
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
SMART (MCC)
ROADSTER
SMART (MCC)
FORTWO COUPE
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLK
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
MERCEDES-BENZ
SL
SMART
CITY PASSION 61 AUTO
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
SEAT
IBIZA
AUDI
A3
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.