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AD04 AVL

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,009 mi
Last recorded118,009 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 118,009 miles

Body has an unsafe modification Front bumper missing. (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine management light illuminated.

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 116,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 116,989 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,195 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 115,195 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 112,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 112,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 110,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2013 108,582 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 108,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 103,267 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 97,391 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,171 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,449 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,025 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 AVL is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 AVL, 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 AVL is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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