2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SW04 HSK
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 137,930 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW04 HSK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 137,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW04 HSK Mileage History
- 16/04/2024117,669 mi
- 18/04/2024117,674 mi+5 mi
- 23/04/2025125,270 mi+7,596 mi
- 23/04/2025125,270 mi
- 21/04/2026137,930 mi+12,660 mi
Average of roughly 10,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW04 HSK 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 (SW04 HSK) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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