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AD04 KVE

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,184 mi
Last recorded104,184 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 104,184 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 93,086 miles

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

both front headlamps tarnished

Pass 9 Dec 2017 80,811 miles

engine management light

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,458 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres ,inner side (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,453 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres ,inner side (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,179 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 66,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,589 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 61,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light is on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,526 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,886 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,360 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 KVE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KVE, 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 KVE registered?

AD04 KVE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is AD04 KVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 KVE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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