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AD04 ASV

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,581 mi
Last recorded137,581 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 137,581 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 137,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,404 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 115,404 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 91,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 91,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,050 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 75,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,564 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 71,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,921 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 63,249 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 63,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 59,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 55,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,677 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,186 miles

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 ASV is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD04 ASV, 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 AD04 ASV registered?

AD04 ASV is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is AD04 ASV safe to buy?

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