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YS04 GNJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,920 mi
Last recorded173,920 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 GNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 173,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 161,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 149,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 136,027 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,021 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 124,021 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 111,130 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,924 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,211 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 88,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YS04 GNJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YS04 GNJ, 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 YS04 GNJ registered?

YS04 GNJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is YS04 GNJ safe to buy?

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