Archived DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SW04 LHJ

SW04 LHJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2004. Recorded mileage 187,024 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2004 · Aberdeen
MOT Status
Valid until 17/11/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
187,024 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/11/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
1896cc
Mechanical Assessment

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SW04 LHJ Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2024
  • 187,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SW04 LHJ Mileage History

  1. 06/07/200724,549 mi
  2. 06/07/200724,549 mi
  3. 01/07/200828,306 mi+3,757 mi
  4. 01/07/200828,306 mi
  5. 16/06/200933,345 mi+5,039 mi
  6. 29/06/201038,343 mi+4,998 mi
  7. 30/06/201038,343 mi
  8. 29/06/201144,119 mi+5,776 mi
  9. 26/06/201250,345 mi+6,226 mi
  10. 20/06/201357,171 mi+6,826 mi
  11. 20/06/201357,173 mi+2 mi
  12. 10/07/201462,203 mi+5,030 mi
  13. 10/07/201462,203 mi
  14. 10/06/201568,089 mi+5,886 mi
  15. 06/06/201674,951 mi+6,862 mi
  16. 06/06/201674,951 mi
  17. 12/06/201786,351 mi+11,400 mi
  18. 12/06/201786,351 mi
  19. 02/07/2018101,469 mi+15,118 mi
  20. 03/07/2018101,491 mi+22 mi
  21. 16/05/2019115,230 mi+13,739 mi
  22. 16/05/2019115,230 mi
  23. 11/11/2020133,621 mi+18,391 mi
  24. 02/11/2021144,466 mi+10,845 mi
  25. 08/11/2022157,082 mi+12,616 mi
  26. 10/11/2023171,099 mi+14,017 mi
  27. 10/11/2023171,100 mi+1 mi
  28. 15/11/2024187,016 mi+15,916 mi
  29. 18/11/2024187,024 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 9,353 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

SW04 LHJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (SW04 LHJ) between November 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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