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AD04 KHX

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,169 mi
Last recorded195,169 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 195,169 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 195,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 186,142 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have slight cracking

both rear tyres going bald on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

engine management light on

leak from nearside intercooler hose

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 May 2016 186,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres have slight cracking

both rear tyres going bald on inner edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

engine management light on

leak from nearside intercooler hose

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2015 180,892 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 176,407 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2014 176,399 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 May 2013 173,383 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 173,383 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 168,909 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 168,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 157,367 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 157,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 135,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 135,869 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 131,548 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 93,861 miles

Nearside Rear 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 KHX is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KHX, 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 KHX registered?

AD04 KHX is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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