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AD04 DZS

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,666 mi
Last recorded116,666 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 DZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 116,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,768 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,913 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,107 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 68,106 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)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked bottom ball joint nut not on nylok (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside front (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 65,689 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside front (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,466 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

coolant level low

Pass 28 Jul 2012 47,916 miles

Body work has damage

alternator belt worn has a cut on belt

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,873 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 39,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake/s discs a bit worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,466 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,544 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 DZS is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD04 DZS registered?

AD04 DZS is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2004.

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