MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,009 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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)
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.
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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