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VCZ 5838

2004 Volkswagen Golf Match

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,365 mi
Last recorded134,365 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 5838
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf Match
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 134,365 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 127,513 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 119,149 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2023 118,829 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 111,820 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 111,628 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 93,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,880 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 86,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 81,554 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,000 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf Match?

Based on 1,155 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,264
Miles/Year
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1
Registration plate lamp not working 1
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VCZ 5838 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf Match in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf Match fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCZ 5838, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VCZ 5838?

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What year was VCZ 5838 registered?

VCZ 5838 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf Match, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is VCZ 5838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 5838 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VCZ 5838 have outstanding finance?

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