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AD04 EFC

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,155 mi
Last recorded152,155 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 152,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 144,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 137,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

car has a missfire

Fail 19 Oct 2018 137,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

car has a missfire

Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,101 miles

engine mounting bit play

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,456 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,212 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 75,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 72,673 miles

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

engine management light on

head light covers poor condition

under tray insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,206 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 63,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,930 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 53,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,063 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 46,063 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 36,108 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 EFC is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EFC, 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 EFC is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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