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357 PNK

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,030 mi
Last recorded69,030 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration357 PNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 69,030 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 68,327 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 67,735 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 67,732 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,972 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,742 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 62,861 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,112 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,303 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,095 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear handbrake mechanism not returning to stop

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,876 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate slightly de-laminated, still readable

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,323 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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357 PNK is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 357 PNK, 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 357 PNK registered?

357 PNK is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is 357 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 357 PNK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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