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AD04 KUK

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,124 mi
Last recorded51,124 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 43,976 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,072 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 39,071 miles

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

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

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside siderepeater dim

Fail 30 Jun 2010 33,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both side repeaters damaged

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,131 miles

child seat fitted to rear

front tyres perishing

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s & n/s tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic floor pan covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,402 miles

Right side cooling fan not working.

right front tyre worn to 3mm.

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 KUK is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KUK, 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 KUK registered?

AD04 KUK is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is AD04 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 KUK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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