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9 WCA

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 WCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 3 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,730 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 62,677 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 58,669 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,768 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 55,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

antifreeze is low

Pass 27 Jun 2020 50,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 3 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 42,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,835 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 34,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 3 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,260 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 3 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,382 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 2 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 2 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 11,182 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 2 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 2 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 2 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 1 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 2 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 1 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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9 WCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 9 WCA, 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 9 WCA registered?

9 WCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is 9 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 WCA shows 30 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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