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AD04 EAW

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,422 mi
Last recorded141,422 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 141,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 138,503 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub-frame and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2017 133,425 miles

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

O/s/r tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 133,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant level low

Engine management light on

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

O/s/r tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 126,011 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 126,011 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,287 miles

n/s/front wheel has dent in inner rim

Fail 18 Jul 2014 108,163 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/front wheel has dent in inner rim

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,199 miles

pad warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,185 miles

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

e/m/light on

front windscreen marked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,826 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,035 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 60,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,883 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,836 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 EAW 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 EAW, 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 EAW is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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