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04MH2434

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,032 mi
Last recorded135,032 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration04MH2434
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 135,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 135,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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04MH2434 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 86,582 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 04MH2434, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 04MH2434 registered?

04MH2434 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is 04MH2434 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 04MH2434 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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