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AD04 FSX

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,921 mi
Last recorded128,921 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 128,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 128,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 127,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroding

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 105,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 105,246 miles

Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides headlight lenses heavily faded distorting beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides headlight lenses heavily faded reducing light output and having no clear pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV boot split no longer preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,781 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Rear shock misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 87,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r n/s/r and center rear seats ()

Front Both headlights cloudy.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,400 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

mil light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 52,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,277 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,208 miles

all wipers smearing

Pass 21 May 2013 38,459 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,767 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 14,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 11,326 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 FSX is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

AD04 FSX is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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