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AD04 EFB

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,262 mi
Last recorded118,262 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 EFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 118,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 98,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 98,199 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,328 miles

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,417 miles

E.M.L on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f seat belt latch outer case broke but seat belt latching ok

Fail 17 Nov 2014 78,417 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f seat belt latch outer case broke but seat belt latching ok

Fail 27 Oct 2014 78,373 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on suspension and components

parking brake travel high

Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,117 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both front tyres close to limit 195 65 15 H

chassis corroded

near side head lamp beam image very poor

off side head lamp aim on lower limit

rear subframe and connecting componenets corroded

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2012 60,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls damage

underside of vehicle and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,689 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 55,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,601 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 51,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,801 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,164 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

nearside rear outer position light inoperative

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 EFB is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFB, 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 EFB registered?

AD04 EFB is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is AD04 EFB safe to buy?

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