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AD04 AUH

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,959 mi
Last recorded61,959 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2018 61,959 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,429 miles

Engine diagnostic light on

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,338 miles

Advise engine management wanring light on indicating a fault in the system

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads look to be wearing very thin but they are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very difficult to maintain a steady fast idle during emissions test

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust system and general suspension components corroding in places.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust system and general suspension components corroding in places.

offside rear brake pads look thin.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,556 miles

exhaust corroded in places.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,231 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside & nearside front wipers smearing across windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2011 43,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside & nearside front wipers smearing across windscreen

rear brake discs heavily coroded

rear service & parking brakes noisy on application

unable to see rear brake pads during test

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,894 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,901 miles

Rear Service brakes noisy on appliaction

not all testable items or prescribed areas are clearly visible due to various heatshields & anti-splash guards fitted to the vehicle at the time of test...

Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,864 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Service brakes noisy on appliaction

not all testable items or prescribed areas are clearly visible due to various heatshields & anti-splash guards fitted to the vehicle at the time of test...

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 23,449 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)

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 AUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AUH, 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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AD04 AUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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