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AD04 DLU

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,722 mi
Last recorded108,722 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 DLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 108,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 19 Jun 2026 108,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 9 Sep 2024 106,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 9 Sep 2024 106,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 19 Sep 2023 103,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 103,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,078 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 101,078 miles

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))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 97,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 94,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front headlamps not perfect pattern

Fail 30 Jan 2020 94,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp patterns are not perfect

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,834 miles

Offside Front Outer CV Gaiter starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 86,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer CV Gaiter starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,499 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre low

Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner tyre low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,627 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 72,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,019 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,644 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,542 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,894 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,425 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit.advise immediate replacement

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,795 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,331 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 DLU is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DLU, 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 DLU is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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