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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
BATTERY WARNING LIGHT IS ON
BATTERY WARNING LIGHT IS ON
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
BATTERY WARNING LIGHT IS ON
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Chip to Windscreen
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlight Lens Weathered
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Inner Canvas Exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Inner Canvas Exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Chip to Windscreen
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlight Lens Weathered
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
air bag lamp show intermittent fault
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
washer bottle leaking slight
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
grease around both front c,v gator
unable to view rear coil springs fully
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front number plates,may become illegal in 2012,due to mot test expected changes,showing supplier/postal code-bsi number.
nearside and offside headlight lenses discolouring
rear bumper damaged
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?
Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL04 EXV is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL04 EXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GL04 EXV registered?
GL04 EXV is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 4 June 2004.
Is GL04 EXV safe to buy?
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