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AD04 AVF

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,511 mi
Last recorded106,511 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 106,511 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,324 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 94,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 87,255 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side lamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 87,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,516 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps, lenses faded

engine appears to have a slight miss-fire

nearside front, brake pad warning wire damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2014 71,929 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps, lenses faded

nearside front, brake pad warning wire damaged

nearside front, tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent in nearside outer sill

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,034 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,316 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 34,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 AVF is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AVF, 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 AVF registered?

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

Is AD04 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 AVF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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