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AD04 KHT

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

76,089 mi
Last recorded76,089 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,089 miles

Advise slight exhaust blow (front flexi pipe)

Advise surface corrosion to front and rear sub-frames but is acceptable

Advise surface corrosion to rear flexy brake hose ferrules but is acceptable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 76,089 miles

Advise slight exhaust blow (front flexi pipe)

Advise surface corrosion to front and rear sub-frames but is acceptable

Advise surface corrosion to rear flexy brake hose ferrules but is acceptable

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2023 76,079 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

E.M.L LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ALSO CRACKS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO VARIOUS SUROUNDING COMPONANTS /BUSHES WORN ALSO (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS OTHER SUSPENSIUN COMPONANTS CORRODED

Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,707 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear flexy hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear lower suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing/cracking and wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers lightly smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 74,692 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link rod upper boots split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear brake flexy hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre perishing/cracking and wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades lightly smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,292 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front link rod top boots splitting. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexy hoses perishing/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 74,291 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly not working. (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamp lens effecting image pattern, no image pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily perished/cracked and showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front link rod top boots splitting. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexy hoses perishing/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 73,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 73,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,392 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 73,392 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,609 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 72,609 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,845 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 65,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 59,144 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 59,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,781 miles

advise engine light on

advise esp light on.

advise osf wiper slight smearing.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 49,781 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise engine light on

advise esp light on.

advise osf wiper slight smearing.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,191 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,583 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 25,583 miles

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

0/s/r tyre sidewall slight damage

n/s/f tyre tread depth of 2mm

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 KHT is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 KHT, 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 KHT is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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