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AD04 KHG

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,592 mi
Last recorded131,592 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 131,592 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 122,317 miles

nsf tyre worn close to limits

osf tyre worn close to limits

slight brake binding to osr

Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,451 miles

engine check light on

traction light on

Fail 13 Sep 2016 116,451 miles

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

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

engine check light on

traction light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,964 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 106,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

offside headlamp image poor

Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

offside headlamp image poor

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,509 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 99,509 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,149 miles

bonnet catch seized,

Fail 21 Sep 2012 95,149 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet catch seized,

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,387 miles

advise(front headlight lens beginning to deteriorate)

advise(slight dampness at o,s,r shocky)

advise(slight wear & corrosion on rear discs)

advise(slight wear on front discs)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 88,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise(front headlight lens beginning to deteriorate)

advise(slight dampness at o,s,r shocky)

advise(slight wear & corrosion on rear discs)

advise(slight wear on front discs)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,585 miles

SECONDARY BONNET CATCH STIFF

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,772 miles

both front tyre wearing near limit of 3mm

rear tyres unevenly worn on edge on 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,248 miles

advise( front discs slightly worn & lipped)

advise( rear tyre treads slight distorted on edges)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise( front discs slightly worn & lipped)

advise( rear tyre treads slight distorted on edges)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,534 miles

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 KHG is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KHG, 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 KHG is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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