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AD04 BKJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,238 mi
Last recorded101,238 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 101,238 miles

headlamps have a reduced output and a poor beam pattern

play in nearside front suspension arm bush and rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 18 Feb 2019 101,235 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

headlamps have a reduced output and a poor beam pattern

play in nearside front suspension arm bush and rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,587 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 92,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement brake seized on (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement lever seized (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,511 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,228 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,830 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,827 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,030 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,028 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,885 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 34,823 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)

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 BKJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

AD04 BKJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is AD04 BKJ safe to buy?

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