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A9 XBM

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,254 mi
Last recorded81,254 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,254 miles

Both rear tyres cracking / perishing on outer side walls

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2024 79,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 78,100 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 78,098 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,028 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,345 miles

Both front flexy brake hoses are slightly perished

Both front tyre treads getting low on edges

Rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,074 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 76,070 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,246 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,350 miles

Nearside number plate light unit slight loose

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,664 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,143 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,154 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,959 miles

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

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

rear discs in poor condition also binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,442 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,902 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 30,902 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 XBM is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A9 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

A9 XBM is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is A9 XBM safe to buy?

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