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AD04 AVE

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,774 mi
Last recorded131,774 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 131,774 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 121,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside dipped beam image poor

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 121,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside dipped beam image poor

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 121,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

maneg light on

Fail 15 Jul 2011 88,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

maneg light on

Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,070 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,320 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 72,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,063 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 63,867 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,669 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 AVE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AVE, 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 AVE registered?

AD04 AVE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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