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AD04 ECW

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,872 mi
Last recorded152,872 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 152,872 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 152,872 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 143,427 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 143,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 129,559 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

requires tracking

Pass 23 Jul 2012 117,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,422 miles

child seat incorrectly fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,282 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,366 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 ECW is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

AD04 ECW is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is AD04 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 ECW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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