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A18 NHG

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,422 mi
Last recorded127,422 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,422 miles

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

Nearside head light clip broken but not insecure

Offside head light clip broken but not insecure

eml on

fuel cooler damaged on floor but not leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2018 127,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside head light clip broken but not insecure

Offside head light clip broken but not insecure

eml on

fuel cooler damaged on floor but not leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 116,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 116,681 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 104,565 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 100,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 100,299 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,836 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 76,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,687 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)

both head lamp lenses scratched but not affecting beam image or light output

offside outer sill damaged close to rear jacking point

oil level low

Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,418 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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A18 NHG is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 A18 NHG, 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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A18 NHG is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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