Official DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RN53 HTG

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/09/2024
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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RN53 HTG Mileage History

  1. 01/03/200727,502 mi
  2. 28/02/200840,033 mi+12,531 mi
  3. 27/02/200946,249 mi+6,216 mi
  4. 27/02/200946,249 mi
  5. 05/03/201052,881 mi+6,632 mi
  6. 05/03/201159,755 mi+6,874 mi
  7. 07/03/201270,118 mi+10,363 mi
  8. 07/03/201270,118 mi
  9. 07/03/201378,715 mi+8,597 mi
  10. 11/03/201485,705 mi+6,990 mi
  11. 25/02/201594,671 mi+8,966 mi
  12. 25/02/201594,671 mi
  13. 17/03/2016109,488 mi+14,817 mi
  14. 03/03/2017117,149 mi+7,661 mi
  15. 03/03/2017117,149 mi
  16. 21/02/2018123,974 mi+6,825 mi
  17. 21/02/2018123,974 mi
  18. 21/03/2019130,792 mi+6,818 mi
  19. 01/04/2020139,155 mi+8,363 mi
  20. 02/04/2020139,155 mi
  21. 15/04/2021149,017 mi+9,862 mi
  22. 04/09/2023150,150 mi+1,133 mi
  23. 04/09/2023150,150 mi

Average of roughly 7,427 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

RN53 HTG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 18:02
MOT Analysis

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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