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538 YKP

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,210 mi
Last recorded128,210 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration538 YKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 128,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded in areas

Fail 23 Jan 2023 128,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 122,700 miles

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

offside front outer sills corroded no holes

Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside outer sill corroded not resutling in holes

Fail 17 Dec 2020 120,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 118,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

front sub frame corroded still strengthened

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in areas

Fail 27 Jun 2019 118,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front outer sill corroded resulting in hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

front sub frame corroded still strengthened

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in areas

Fail 31 May 2019 118,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 114,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,549 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,005 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,004 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front 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 Jul 2011 52,098 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,759 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 44,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,646 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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538 YKP is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 538 YKP, 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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538 YKP is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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