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AD04 EFU

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,643 mi
Last recorded107,643 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,643 miles

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

both front brake discs have slight corrosion.

slight bind on nearside rear brakes

Fail 1 Jun 2013 107,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front brake discs have slight corrosion.

slight bind on nearside rear brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2012 102,099 miles

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 22 Jun 2011 89,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml light on

stickers in windscreen but not effecting the view to the road

unable to open offside rear door

wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,922 miles

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

eml light on

stickers in windscreen but not effecting the view to the road

unable to open offside rear door

wipers deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,040 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 14 May 2009 65,347 miles

engine management light on

stickers in passenger side windscreen

Fail 14 May 2009 65,345 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

stickers in passenger side windscreen

Pass 28 May 2008 58,376 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2007 49,444 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 EFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

AD04 EFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 August 2004.

Is AD04 EFU safe to buy?

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