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AD04 AVZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,431 mi
Last recorded108,431 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 108,431 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,135 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 99,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,485 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 92,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,115 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,425 miles

exhaust blow at front flexi joint

front n/plate tarnished

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 76,425 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 64,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2013

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,898 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,604 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 40,604 miles

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

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,258 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 21 Aug 2008 31,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,579 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 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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