2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YN04 FVG
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 181,177 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN04 FVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 181,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN04 FVG 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 (YN04 FVG) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 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: Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
YN04 FVG Mileage History
- 29/04/2023156,979 mi
- 27/05/2023156,984 mi+5 mi
- 30/05/2024171,896 mi+14,912 mi
- 28/05/2025181,177 mi+9,281 mi
- 28/05/2025181,177 mi
Average of roughly 11,626 miles per year across 5 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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