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AD04 KVJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,311 mi
Last recorded207,311 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 207,311 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2018 194,937 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 185,719 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s and o/s rear wheels has slight bind

Pass 8 Feb 2016 182,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 174,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 166,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF front seat belt claspe damaged but fully functional

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 154,445 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 145,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 145,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 132,965 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brakes squeeling

rear brake discs badly worn/lipped

Fail 15 Feb 2011 132,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brakes squeeling

rear brake discs badly worn/lipped

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 104,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 59,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,223 miles

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

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

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 KVJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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