2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WA04 YRM
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 95,329 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA04 YRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 95,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA04 YRM 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 (WA04 YRM) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WA04 YRM Mileage History
- 06/01/202389,231 mi
- 28/02/202492,659 mi+3,428 mi
- 20/03/202594,643 mi+1,984 mi
- 26/03/202594,643 mi
- 12/08/202595,329 mi+686 mi
Average of roughly 2,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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