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AD04 ECV

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,419 mi
Last recorded195,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 195,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 191,316 miles

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

Front tyres bald on the inner edges, worn on the outer and beginning to crack

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

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 187,294 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 187,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 183,544 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 183,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 179,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 169,492 miles

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

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 12 Jul 2010 135,787 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 135,787 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 106,925 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 106,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,959 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,911 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 ECV is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV registered?

AD04 ECV is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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