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AD04 KUJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,098 mi
Last recorded101,098 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2023 101,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged seat belt clip (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,582 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 94,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 87,882 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 87,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 87,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 87,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 80,826 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 127,358 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,423 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,204 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,962 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,762 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 34,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,438 miles

1 nail in n/s/r tyre

4 nails in o/s/r tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolent leak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,438 miles

1 nail in n/s/r tyre

4 nails in o/s/r tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolent leak

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 KUJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 KUJ, 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 KUJ registered?

AD04 KUJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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