2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YR04 YLJ
2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 142,612 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR04 YLJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/12/2024
- 142,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR04 YLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (YR04 YLJ) between February 2007 and December 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
YR04 YLJ Mileage History
- 19/02/20074,817 mi
- 19/02/20085,852 mi+1,035 mi
- 12/03/20097,715 mi+1,863 mi
- 02/03/201014,973 mi+7,258 mi
- 28/02/201123,080 mi+8,107 mi
- 30/01/201231,121 mi+8,041 mi
- 17/12/201231,366 mi+245 mi
- 27/11/201339,450 mi+8,084 mi
- 27/11/201339,450 mi
- 22/11/201449,559 mi+10,109 mi
- 04/01/201664,875 mi+15,316 mi
- 04/01/201664,875 mi
- 19/12/201674,114 mi+9,239 mi
- 09/12/201782,859 mi+8,745 mi
- 07/01/201992,177 mi+9,318 mi
- 09/01/201992,177 mi
- 30/12/2019102,981 mi+10,804 mi
- 04/01/2021108,694 mi+5,713 mi
- 04/01/2022114,653 mi+5,959 mi
- 04/01/2022114,652 mi-1 mi
- 16/12/2022124,800 mi+10,148 mi
- 02/01/2024135,455 mi+10,655 mi
- 02/01/2024135,455 mi
- 23/12/2024142,612 mi+7,157 mi
Average of roughly 7,723 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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