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AD04 ECT

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,800 mi
Last recorded143,800 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ECT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 143,800 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 143,485 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 126,268 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 126,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,772 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 103,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on the o/s edged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,363 miles

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

near side non obligatory mirror deteriated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 82,363 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,443 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,975 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,169 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 38,169 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,505 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,261 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres slightly cracked.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,295 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres-tread cracked slightly.

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 ECT is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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