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A15 SRK

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,905 mi
Last recorded110,905 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 110,905 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 91,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 91,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 1x 207 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper o/s/f top suspension mounting slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,209 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,993 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has some play in the top mount attachment

Offside Front Macpherson strut has some play in the top mount attachment

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing slightly frayed on both edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 78,993 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has some play in the top mount attachment

Offside Front Macpherson strut has some play in the top mount attachment

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing slightly frayed on both edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,500 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 73,500 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 67,949 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 67,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,695 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges 205/55/16

Fail 21 Nov 2016 62,694 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges 205/55/16

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,314 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers smeary

Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,491 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,573 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,217 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,853 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,835 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,599 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,226 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 13,459 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 13,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A15 SRK is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A15 SRK, 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 A15 SRK registered?

A15 SRK is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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