2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SL54 NZC
2004 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 148,160 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL54 NZC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2017
- 148,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL54 NZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (SL54 NZC) between September 2007 and May 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.
SL54 NZC Mileage History
- 20/09/200739,900 mi
- 20/09/200739,900 mi
- 17/09/200853,310 mi+13,410 mi
- 17/09/200853,310 mi
- 31/08/200964,729 mi+11,419 mi
- 27/09/201072,702 mi+7,973 mi
- 23/09/201182,037 mi+9,335 mi
- 24/05/201285,832 mi+3,795 mi
- 11/05/2013101,468 mi+15,636 mi
- 14/05/2013101,486 mi+18 mi
- 18/04/2014120,748 mi+19,262 mi
- 16/04/2015135,978 mi+15,230 mi
- 16/04/2015135,978 mi
- 16/04/2016148,055 mi+12,077 mi
- 07/05/2016148,067 mi+12 mi
- 09/05/2016148,068 mi+1 mi
- 02/05/2017148,160 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 11,259 miles per year across 17 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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