2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RV04 ACU
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/04/2004. Recorded mileage 78,702 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1600cc
RV04 ACU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 78,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RV04 ACU Mileage History
- 15/04/202466,246 mi
- 18/04/202466,269 mi+23 mi
- 27/11/202469,999 mi+3,730 mi
- 20/11/202578,571 mi+8,572 mi
- 27/11/202578,702 mi+131 mi
Average of roughly 7,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV04 ACU 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 (RV04 ACU) between April 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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