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AD04 BLJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,811 mi
Last recorded91,811 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 91,811 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 91,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH SIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 84,076 miles

DAMAGE OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR/WING/OUTERSILL

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 84,076 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

DAMAGE OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR/WING/OUTERSILL

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,141 miles

EML light on

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear bothside tyres has cracks on outer edge/worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2016 62,141 miles

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

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

EML light on

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear bothside tyres has cracks on outer edge/worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhust pipe slight leek (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,435 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,749 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2011 42,943 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,664 miles

damage to front bumber and both front wings

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

sidewall slightly deteriorated to nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2010 39,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

damage to front bumber and both front wings

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

sidewall slightly deteriorated to nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,698 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,204 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,195 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 BLJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BLJ, 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 BLJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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