MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,431 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
bonnet secondary catch stiff
slight exhaust blow front flexi
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
bonnet secondary catch stiff
slight exhaust blow front flexi
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
chips in windscreen under 10mm
headlight lenses deteriorated
nearside front anti roll bar link arm slightly worn
slight exhaust blow on front flexi and centre box
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
chips in windscreen under 10mm
headlight lenses deteriorated
slight exhaust blow on front flexi and centre box
chips in windscreen under 10mm
engine management light is on
front exhaust flexi pipe is worn and blowing slightly
front number plate is deteriorated
nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy recommend replacing
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
chips in windscreen under 10mm
engine management light is on
front exhaust flexi pipe is worn and blowing slightly
front number plate is deteriorated
nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy recommend replacing
exhaust blow at front flexi joint
front n/plate tarnished
rear coil springs corroded
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid o/s/r brake calliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
emission light on
exhaust blow at front flexi joint
front discs and brake pads worn
front n/plate tarnished
front tyres low tread
head lamps tarnished
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake pads worn to 50%
front exhaust flexi joint corroded
management light on
screen has a small chip
signs that o/s/r brake calliper has been leaking brake fluid
front brake pads worn to 50%
front exhaust flexi joint corroded
management light on
screen has a small chip
signs that o/s/r brake calliper has been leaking brake fluid
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
no millage displayed
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake discs are corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight bind o/s/r brake
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake pads look lowish
nsr brake slight binding
nsr tyre wearing outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake pads look lowish
nsr brake slight binding
nsr tyre wearing outer edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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AD04 AVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 AVZ, 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 AVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 2004.
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