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AD04 AVY

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,503 mi
Last recorded101,503 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,503 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,967 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 89,967 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,416 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2011 75,819 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 75,819 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,670 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 46,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,211 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,417 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 35,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 AVY is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

AD04 AVY is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is AD04 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 AVY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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