2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WD04 HVR
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 159,995 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD04 HVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/10/2024
- 159,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD04 HVR 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 (WD04 HVR) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
WD04 HVR Mileage History
- 02/10/2021130,126 mi
- 15/10/2022135,503 mi+5,377 mi
- 09/10/2023144,974 mi+9,471 mi
- 23/10/2023145,056 mi+82 mi
- 25/10/2024159,995 mi+14,939 mi
Average of roughly 9,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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