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AD04 DOJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,300 mi
Last recorded113,300 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 DOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 113,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section in poor condition advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 113,292 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section in poor condition advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 107,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill lip damaged (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 91,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill lip damaged (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,536 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,522 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,519 miles

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

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

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 12 Jun 2014 72,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,311 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 52,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,452 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,249 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,325 miles

radial cracks on nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,982 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 DOJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DOJ, 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 DOJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is AD04 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 DOJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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