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AD04 AWG

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,637 mi
Last recorded75,637 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 AWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,432 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 70,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,382 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 68,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Oct 2012 67,005 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,916 miles

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

o/sr tyre has uneven wear on inner treads

Fail 12 Oct 2010 61,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

n/sr tyre has uneven tread wear on inner treads, on limit

o/sr tyre has uneven wear on inner treads

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,270 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,621 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 AWG is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWG, 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 AWG is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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