2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WV54 FWR
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 155,500 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV54 FWR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 155,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV54 FWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (WV54 FWR) between August 2007 and March 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/ O”; “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S O”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone (2.4.G.2)”.
WV54 FWR Mileage History
- 31/08/200750,339 mi
- 12/08/200864,417 mi+14,078 mi
- 02/09/200974,517 mi+10,100 mi
- 02/09/200974,517 mi
- 03/12/201087,552 mi+13,035 mi
- 22/11/201189,200 mi+1,648 mi
- 25/11/201189,202 mi+2 mi
- 13/11/2012109,759 mi+20,557 mi
- 14/11/2012109,759 mi
- 20/02/2014119,766 mi+10,007 mi
- 25/06/2014119,822 mi+56 mi
- 26/06/2015127,862 mi+8,040 mi
- 26/06/2015127,862 mi
- 29/06/2016133,632 mi+5,770 mi
- 30/10/2017139,938 mi+6,306 mi
- 31/10/2017139,939 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/2018145,472 mi+5,533 mi
- 11/11/2019149,479 mi+4,007 mi
- 17/03/2022152,543 mi+3,064 mi
- 21/03/2022152,545 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/2025155,500 mi+2,955 mi
Average of roughly 5,984 miles per year across 21 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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