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GL04 EXV

2004 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

197,250 mi
Last recorded197,250 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 EXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 197,250 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 197,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 171,680 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 158,865 miles

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Pass 18 May 2023 142,781 miles

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 May 2023 142,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2022 138,037 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 133,043 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlight Lens Weathered

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 133,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Inner Canvas Exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Inner Canvas Exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Chip to Windscreen

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlight Lens Weathered

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2021 133,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 126,082 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 120,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,767 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag lamp show intermittent fault

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,440 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,983 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 85,983 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

washer bottle leaking slight

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,854 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

grease around both front c,v gator

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front number plates,may become illegal in 2012,due to mot test expected changes,showing supplier/postal code-bsi number.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,547 miles

nearside and offside headlight lenses discolouring

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,679 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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GL04 EXV is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL04 EXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL04 EXV is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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