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76-GH-49

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

313,734 mi
Last recorded313,734 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration76-GH-49
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2018 313,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 299,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 285,455 miles

windscreen cracked in zone b not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Aug 2014 252,649 miles

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

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)

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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76-GH-49 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 76-GH-49, 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

How do I check the history of 76-GH-49?

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What year was 76-GH-49 registered?

76-GH-49 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is 76-GH-49 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76-GH-49 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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