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04D56014

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,297 mi
Last recorded155,297 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration04D56014
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 155,297 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 155,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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04D56014 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 04D56014, 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 04D56014 registered?

04D56014 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is 04D56014 safe to buy?

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