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A17 SAE

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,228 mi
Last recorded132,228 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 132,228 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,753 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 100,832 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 90,908 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking within tread

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,908 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking within tread

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,637 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 82,637 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,735 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,737 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,982 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,749 miles

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 31 Jan 2007 25,973 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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A17 SAE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A17 SAE, 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 A17 SAE registered?

A17 SAE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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