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AD04 EFL

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,599 mi
Last recorded104,599 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 EFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 104,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,256 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 78,438 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 78,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 71,998 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 71,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 71,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside 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 11 Apr 2014 61,827 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,130 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 54,139 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,850 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

inner rear exhaust clamp joint leakage

Fail 19 Sep 2008 27,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

inner rear exhaust clamp joint leakage

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,297 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 EFL is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 August 2004.

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