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3 KVD

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,314 mi
Last recorded143,314 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 KVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 143,314 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,176 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 113,649 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 113,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,918 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 94,918 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 73,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,373 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 34,369 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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3 KVD is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 3 KVD, 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 3 KVD registered?

3 KVD is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is 3 KVD safe to buy?

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