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AD04 ASU

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ASU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020
Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,093 miles

nearside tyres - tread, front anti-roll bar links - dustcovers, oil leak, headlight lenses & images poor

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,652 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,364 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 86,362 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 75,718 miles

engine managment light on dash showing fault

Fail 13 Jul 2012 62,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,285 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,149 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,820 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 28,820 miles

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

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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AD04 ASU is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AD04 ASU, 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 AD04 ASU registered?

AD04 ASU is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is AD04 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 ASU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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