2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YA04 HSE
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 198,317 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA04 HSE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2022
- 198,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA04 HSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (YA04 HSE) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2022 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: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YA04 HSE Mileage History
- 13/01/2022198,315 mi
- 17/01/2022198,317 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 2 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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