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AD04 DLX

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,379 mi
Last recorded126,379 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 126,379 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 126,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

catalitic converter modifyed

Pass 28 Apr 2016 123,793 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 113,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 113,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,550 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Off side rear brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,876 miles

front brakes on limit of imbalance 25%

Fail 1 May 2012 78,372 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 78,372 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 4 May 2011 70,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 61,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,045 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 DLX is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DLX, 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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What year was AD04 DLX registered?

AD04 DLX is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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