2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YL04 UEN
2004 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 188,321 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YL04 UEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YL04 UEN Mileage History
- 03/10/2023172,349 mi
- 09/10/2024180,736 mi+8,387 mi
- 02/10/2025188,320 mi+7,584 mi
- 06/10/2025188,321 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,947 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YL04 UEN 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 (YL04 UEN) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick inner jo”; “Undertray likely to become detached damaged and loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
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