2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RN53 HTG
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09/01/2004. Recorded mileage 150,150 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1896cc
RN53 HTG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2023
- 150,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RN53 HTG Mileage History
- 01/03/200727,502 mi
- 28/02/200840,033 mi+12,531 mi
- 27/02/200946,249 mi+6,216 mi
- 27/02/200946,249 mi
- 05/03/201052,881 mi+6,632 mi
- 05/03/201159,755 mi+6,874 mi
- 07/03/201270,118 mi+10,363 mi
- 07/03/201270,118 mi
- 07/03/201378,715 mi+8,597 mi
- 11/03/201485,705 mi+6,990 mi
- 25/02/201594,671 mi+8,966 mi
- 25/02/201594,671 mi
- 17/03/2016109,488 mi+14,817 mi
- 03/03/2017117,149 mi+7,661 mi
- 03/03/2017117,149 mi
- 21/02/2018123,974 mi+6,825 mi
- 21/02/2018123,974 mi
- 21/03/2019130,792 mi+6,818 mi
- 01/04/2020139,155 mi+8,363 mi
- 02/04/2020139,155 mi
- 15/04/2021149,017 mi+9,862 mi
- 04/09/2023150,150 mi+1,133 mi
- 04/09/2023150,150 mi
Average of roughly 7,427 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
RN53 HTG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (RN53 HTG) between March 2007 and September 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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