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A7 MFW

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,318 mi
Last recorded55,318 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 55,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,842 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 45,819 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 45,819 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,345 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 42,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 37,210 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,664 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,202 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 34,202 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 30,951 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 30,951 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 26,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,055 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,940 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 19,940 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,160 miles

very slight damage to front number plate

Pass 24 May 2007 11,218 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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A7 MFW is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A7 MFW, 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 A7 MFW registered?

A7 MFW is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is A7 MFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 MFW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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