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AD04 EAG

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 EAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 97,706 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective Servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,149 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 94,149 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,822 miles

eml on

moderate wear in nsf wishbone inner bush

nsf tyre 2mm, osf 3mm, both worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,489 miles

EML light illuminated

Offside Rear child seat fitted, unable to inspect adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2016 87,396 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect caused by misting on the headlamp lens, both headlamps. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

EML light illuminated

Offside Rear child seat fitted, unable to inspect adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aero windscreen wipers worn

engine management light on

Fail 25 Feb 2015 80,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aero windscreen wipers worn

engine management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,292 miles

both rear tyres over five years old and badly cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2014 75,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres over five years old and badly cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,605 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,400 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,458 miles

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

rhf tyre just worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,974 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 EAG is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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