Official DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WG54 FKA

WG54 FKA

2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/11/2004. Recorded mileage 104,020 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2004 · Exeter
MOT Status
Valid until 19/08/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
104,020 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/08/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1598cc

WG54 FKA Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
  • 104,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 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
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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WG54 FKA Mileage History

  1. 18/11/202188,105 mi
  2. 23/11/202188,253 mi+148 mi
  3. 11/08/202293,249 mi+4,996 mi
  4. 21/08/2023104,020 mi+10,771 mi

Average of roughly 9,071 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

WG54 FKA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 11:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (WG54 FKA) between November 2021 and August 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 August 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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