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AD04 BKY

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,864 mi
Last recorded152,864 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 152,864 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 149,588 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 149,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 145,662 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 132,379 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

EM lamp on

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Fail 17 Apr 2018 132,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

EM lamp on

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,454 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

EM lamp on

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and showing signs of radial cracking around the side wall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 123,454 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

EM lamp on

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and showing signs of radial cracking around the side wall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense gone cloudy (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 108,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front headlight lenses have gone cloudy, started to affect beam image

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2015 108,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front headlight lenses have gone cloudy, started to affect beam image

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,811 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracking advise replacement

Fail 4 Apr 2014 101,811 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracking advise replacement

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,073 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,073 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,436 miles

N/S Rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,781 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 56,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,805 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,875 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

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 BKY is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BKY, 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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AD04 BKY is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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