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AD04 EAF

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,689 mi
Last recorded104,689 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 EAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,689 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 99,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 92,889 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,221 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyre inner walls cut but not showing cords

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R & O/S/R tyre inner walls cut but not showing cords

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,036 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,146 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,153 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,084 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 EAF is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

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

Is AD04 EAF safe to buy?

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