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A2 LOA

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,415 mi
Last recorded105,415 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 105,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 98,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 98,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,627 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,097 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,079 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,199 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 70,843 miles

Both rear tyres deep cracking in tread

Center exhaust support broken away

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,593 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,618 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 59,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 56,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,722 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,959 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 11 Jun 2008 13,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,167 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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A2 LOA is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A2 LOA, 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 A2 LOA registered?

A2 LOA is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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