2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SX04 BVB
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2004. Recorded mileage 153,679 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX04 BVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 153,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX04 BVB 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 (SX04 BVB) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SX04 BVB Mileage History
- 07/03/2023138,148 mi
- 29/03/2024140,263 mi+2,115 mi
- 26/03/2025147,915 mi+7,652 mi
- 31/03/2026153,679 mi+5,764 mi
- 31/03/2026153,679 mi
Average of roughly 5,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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