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AD04 DZT

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,137 mi
Last recorded120,137 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 120,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,043 miles

Difficult to see rear brake pads with wheels on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 116,043 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Difficult to see rear brake pads with wheels on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,252 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

both headlamp images deteriorated

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,943 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 94,943 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow from center section of exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2018 81,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 23 Sep 2018 81,195 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2017 72,951 miles

E M light on

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2017 72,951 miles

E M light on

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,289 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 64,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,053 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 56,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,797 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,692 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,235 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,693 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,007 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,179 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,981 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 DZT is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DZT, 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 DZT registered?

AD04 DZT is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 August 2004.

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