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AD04 AVG

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,208 mi
Last recorded120,208 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 120,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust front flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm/ smooth bold outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle/components are corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 120,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust front flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm/ smooth bold outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle/components are corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 114,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 106,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlights deteriorated

coolant level below minimum

engine management light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 19 May 2017 95,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe surface rust

Fail 19 May 2017 95,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe surface rust

Fail 15 May 2017 95,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven 38% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & perishing. ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Edge wear.

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Gearbox area. ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 83,304 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

headlight lenses deteriorating

management light on

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,304 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both front healights slight deterioration on lenses

front wipers slightly smeering

Fail 16 Sep 2013 59,304 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front healights slight deterioration on lenses

front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,702 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre sleave deteriorated

front and rear wipers deteriorated

front registration plate deteriorated

offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 48,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre sleave deteriorated

front and rear wipers deteriorated

front registration plate deteriorated

offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,348 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner tread edges (alignment out ??)

o/s/f tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,290 miles

front discs slightly scoared

Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,290 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs slightly scoared

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,544 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 27,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,675 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 AVG is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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