2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YA04 HRC
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 66,118 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA04 HRC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 66,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA04 HRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (YA04 HRC) between July 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover spl”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover sp”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
YA04 HRC Mileage History
- 26/07/200712,076 mi
- 15/08/200815,386 mi+3,310 mi
- 13/08/200919,293 mi+3,907 mi
- 19/07/201022,462 mi+3,169 mi
- 19/07/201126,414 mi+3,952 mi
- 06/08/201230,228 mi+3,814 mi
- 06/08/201332,615 mi+2,387 mi
- 05/08/201435,497 mi+2,882 mi
- 14/08/201538,760 mi+3,263 mi
- 04/08/201641,255 mi+2,495 mi
- 09/08/201641,261 mi+6 mi
- 31/07/201742,899 mi+1,638 mi
- 09/08/201844,147 mi+1,248 mi
- 01/08/201945,461 mi+1,314 mi
- 10/08/202046,363 mi+902 mi
- 10/08/202147,534 mi+1,171 mi
- 28/07/202250,660 mi+3,126 mi
- 08/08/202354,729 mi+4,069 mi
- 30/07/202457,244 mi+2,515 mi
- 30/07/202457,244 mi
- 21/07/202560,171 mi+2,927 mi
- 21/07/202560,175 mi+4 mi
- 03/08/202666,118 mi+5,943 mi
Average of roughly 2,841 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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