2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WN54 CRZ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 115,089 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN54 CRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 115,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN54 CRZ 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 (WN54 CRZ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
WN54 CRZ Mileage History
- 10/05/2024105,932 mi
- 10/05/2024105,932 mi
- 06/06/2025112,083 mi+6,151 mi
- 06/06/2025112,084 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/2026115,089 mi+3,005 mi
Average of roughly 4,460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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