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AD04 KTP

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 76,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and midbox (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 72,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,936 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 5 Jan 2016 63,936 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,142 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 58,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,956 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,956 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,974 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 51,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

engine missfiring

Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,671 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 31,408 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 KTP is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KTP, 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 KTP is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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