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AD04 KPJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,239 mi
Last recorded135,239 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,239 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 135,235 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 124,318 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 124,317 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 119,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,427 miles

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

under trays fitted too vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2016 107,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 1 of 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 - inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

under trays fitted too vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,065 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 100,047 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

bonnet catch stiff

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,255 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 21 Feb 2014 92,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 85,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,290 miles

engine light on

Fail 13 Jan 2011 70,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,941 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 56,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,035 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 42,868 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 KPJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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