2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YB04 AEP
2004 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2004. Recorded mileage 138,945 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB04 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 138,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB04 AEP 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 (YB04 AEP) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YB04 AEP Mileage History
- 15/10/2024127,268 mi
- 30/09/2025132,994 mi+5,726 mi
- 10/10/2025132,994 mi
- 18/09/2026138,945 mi+5,951 mi
Average of roughly 6,067 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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