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A8 JTR

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,976 mi
Last recorded79,976 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 79,976 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 79,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced one sub frame bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 76,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inside very rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 76,402 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inside very rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,162 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,913 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 70,413 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 64,194 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 59,654 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,845 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,052 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,572 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable too see bottom off rear springs

Pass 24 Jan 2015 42,221 miles

cant see bottom of rear springs

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,777 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,857 miles

offside front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,824 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 29,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 12,884 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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A8 JTR is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A8 JTR, 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 A8 JTR registered?

A8 JTR is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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