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AD04 KSV

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,976 mi
Last recorded152,976 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 142,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 142,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 129,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 119,902 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 110,328 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 103,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 94,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 98,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cambelt due

Fail 20 May 2013 92,544 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cambelt due

Pass 17 May 2012 85,661 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 76,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,798 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

fails for washers and wipers thay dont work atall

Pass 20 May 2009 59,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,434 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KSV is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD04 KSV registered?

AD04 KSV is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is AD04 KSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 KSV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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