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AD04 AUC

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,907 mi
Last recorded132,907 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 132,907 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 132,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides require polished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 127,865 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

eml on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 127,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

eml on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section join (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres badly cracking inbetween treads

Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,731 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary safety catch seized (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section join (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres badly cracking inbetween treads

Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe sheath missing

slight exhaust blow middle section to rear join

Fail 15 Jun 2015 113,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe sheath missing

slight exhaust blow middle section to rear join

Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine coolant @ minimum level

Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,385 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 94,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 76,000 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,500 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 32,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AUC is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AUC, 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 AUC registered?

AD04 AUC is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is AD04 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 AUC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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