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AD04 KRE

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,688 mi
Last recorded76,688 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cut on inner side wall

Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 70,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,692 miles

both front headlamps hazey

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear outer brake pad worn thin

offside rear tyre inner edge worn, nail in centre and flat

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 66,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

EML on

both front headlamps hazey

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear outer brake pad worn thin

offside rear tyre inner edge worn, nail in centre and flat

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,379 miles

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease

nearside rear tyre offshape heavily

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre slightly offshape

Fail 18 Mar 2014 60,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease

nearside rear tyre offshape heavily

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre slightly offshape

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,942 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,954 miles

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

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 KRE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KRE, 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 KRE registered?

AD04 KRE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is AD04 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 KRE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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