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A9 ECH

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

163,182 mi
Last recorded163,182 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ECH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 163,182 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 163,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 160,767 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 156,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 152,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 150,086 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 150,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 147,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 144,873 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 140,041 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 140,041 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,559 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 135,559 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 127,305 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 127,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,960 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 113,960 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 May 2013 105,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2013 105,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 98,120 miles

offside front tyre screw in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear door does'nt open from outer door handle

offside rear tyre cracking, tread 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,701 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 77,432 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,825 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 56,825 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 43,944 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,944 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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A9 ECH is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 ECH, 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 A9 ECH registered?

A9 ECH is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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