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A110 JOE

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,355 mi
Last recorded166,355 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA110 JOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 166,355 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 166,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 160,669 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,074 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 129,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 112,366 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,249 miles

windscreen cracked in the lower opaque area

Fail 8 Oct 2020 99,191 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked in the lower opaque area

Pass 13 Apr 2019 79,090 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

nearside & offside headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

oil residue engine area

Pass 21 Apr 2018 65,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 24 Apr 2017 52,461 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 52,456 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,505 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 50,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,647 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 46,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,171 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,008 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 23,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,066 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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A110 JOE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A110 JOE, 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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A110 JOE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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