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289 VKJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration289 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 67,990 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 62,234 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 55,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 47,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 38,279 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 32,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 30,263 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 26,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,875 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 25,875 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2017 24,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 23,317 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 22,424 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 21,766 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,140 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Drivers door will not unlock from remote

Pass 4 May 2012 20,516 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 19,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 18,861 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 17,966 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 17,951 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 16,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,035 miles

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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289 VKJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 289 VKJ, 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.

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What year was 289 VKJ registered?

289 VKJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is 289 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 289 VKJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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