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AD04 EFW

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,234 mi
Last recorded77,234 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 EFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 77,234 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres cracking 195/65/15

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2021 77,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front offside & nearside tyres cracking 195/65/15

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2021 77,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 73,294 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 73,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,678 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks both front headlamps have been very poorly wired in (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

offside headlamp dim

Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,638 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad's could not be check because of the wheel cap front and rear

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,943 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 51,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,841 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,833 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,709 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,908 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,110 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,849 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 EFW is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2004.

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