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AD04 DZM

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,323 mi
Last recorded164,323 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 DZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 164,323 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 157,352 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 149,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 149,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear consol (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 141,225 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 141,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 133,972 miles

light switch sticking

Fail 21 Nov 2014 133,874 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

light switch sticking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre has cut in outer side wall but not through to cord

Fail 30 Oct 2012 118,815 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre has cut in outer side wall but not through to cord

Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,372 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 99,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,009 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 66,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,478 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,668 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 DZM is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

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

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