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A2 WHN

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,836 mi
Last recorded46,836 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,836 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,188 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 45,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,734 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,699 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,370 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 35,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

EML on

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WHN is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WHN, 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

How do I check the history of A2 WHN?

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What year was A2 WHN registered?

A2 WHN is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is A2 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 WHN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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