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AD04 BBE

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,296 mi
Last recorded98,296 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,493 miles

Front both front tyres wearing inner edge and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 2 Aug 2017 91,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front both front tyres wearing inner edge and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,025 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and middle ()

Fail 23 Jul 2016 82,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and middle ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 72,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 64,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 52,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,189 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 46,189 miles

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

engine failer light on

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,734 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,042 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 34,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,329 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)

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 BBE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BBE, 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 BBE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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