2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RX54 VUB
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 136,215 miles. MOT expired on 31 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX54 VUB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 136,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX54 VUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (RX54 VUB) between December 2007 and December 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
RX54 VUB Mileage History
- 18/12/200732,245 mi
- 12/12/200837,857 mi+5,612 mi
- 09/12/200942,511 mi+4,654 mi
- 07/12/201054,152 mi+11,641 mi
- 07/12/201054,152 mi
- 05/12/201163,316 mi+9,164 mi
- 10/12/201270,890 mi+7,574 mi
- 09/12/201377,656 mi+6,766 mi
- 11/12/201484,641 mi+6,985 mi
- 19/12/201596,395 mi+11,754 mi
- 17/12/2016105,442 mi+9,047 mi
- 02/12/2017111,405 mi+5,963 mi
- 04/12/2018120,584 mi+9,179 mi
- 05/12/2018120,584 mi
- 03/12/2019122,480 mi+1,896 mi
- 07/12/2020125,089 mi+2,609 mi
- 09/12/2020125,089 mi
- 07/12/2021127,385 mi+2,296 mi
- 05/12/2022136,215 mi+8,830 mi
- 05/12/2022136,215 mi
Average of roughly 6,947 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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