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A20 KCA

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,383 mi
Last recorded106,383 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 KCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 106,383 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 106,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,066 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 103,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,576 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,500 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 97,500 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,867 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 93,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,363 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,262 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,129 miles

E.M.L on

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer clear cover damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,087 miles

EML light on

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,767 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 68,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,809 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,778 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,151 miles

under body has covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,099 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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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A20 KCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 A20 KCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 KCA registered?

A20 KCA is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is A20 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 KCA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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