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A13 SNS

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,490 mi
Last recorded140,490 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 140,490 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 116,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 101,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,864 miles

bonnet catch poor

Fail 14 Jun 2013 82,864 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet catch poor

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 71,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 67,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 29 Jun 2009 64,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,973 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 39,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A13 SNS is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A13 SNS, 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 A13 SNS registered?

A13 SNS is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is A13 SNS safe to buy?

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