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A23 ABX

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

190,543 mi
Last recorded190,543 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 ABX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 190,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 183,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 179,111 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 172,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 167,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 160,837 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 160,810 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking behind handbrake actuater (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear brakes binding

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front , lower, rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 155,390 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 147,517 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 142,497 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 140,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 127,592 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Fail 21 Jun 2016 127,592 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 101,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 91,612 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,495 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,488 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 71,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear o/s disc corroded,suspect brake pads siezed in carrier.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,712 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,552 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A23 ABX is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A23 ABX, 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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A23 ABX is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is A23 ABX safe to buy?

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