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AD04 BKX

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,210 mi
Last recorded58,210 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,210 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS STICKING SLIGHTLY IN CARRIERS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD AND SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 58,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

FRONT BRAKE PADS STICKING SLIGHTLY IN CARRIERS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD AND SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 56,467 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,479 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff

Fail 14 Oct 2017 55,437 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 11 May 2016 52,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,282 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 45,658 miles

catalyst rattleing inside

Pass 17 Sep 2011 43,757 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,065 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 39,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,375 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 34,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,712 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 25,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BKX is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BKX, 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 BKX registered?

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

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