2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SM04 HKB
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 110,651 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM04 HKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 110,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM04 HKB 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 (SM04 HKB) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SM04 HKB Mileage History
- 06/08/202298,558 mi
- 02/08/2023103,838 mi+5,280 mi
- 14/08/2023103,929 mi+91 mi
- 13/08/2024110,649 mi+6,720 mi
- 15/08/2024110,651 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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