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AD04 KTK

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,959 mi
Last recorded166,959 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 166,959 miles

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

Nearside Front spring fitted upside down

brake pedal spongy

Fail 22 Mar 2023 166,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 150,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 150,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 137,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 120,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front[inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 105,972 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 105,899 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexy section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both front headlamp images distorted due to headlamp condition. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Scored by brake pad. (metal to metal) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick At metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,268 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 101,258 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint will need replaced eventually (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,114 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint will need replaced eventually (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,442 miles

tracking recommended

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tracking recommended

Pass 2 Feb 2013 80,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,247 miles

Rear window wiper blade missing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,247 miles

Rear window wiper blade missing.

Pass 23 May 2011 71,496 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,992 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge, offside rear tyre gettig low

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,465 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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 KTK is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KTK, 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 KTK is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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