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AD04 KVT

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

179,456 mi
Last recorded179,456 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 179,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the vehicle is presented in wet conditions to the test

Fail 29 Nov 2025 179,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the vehicle is presented in wet conditions to the test

Pass 21 Dec 2024 176,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 167,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 162,436 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 162,436 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 137,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 133,435 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 115,178 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,357 miles

Nail in tyre nail in offside rear tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 92,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Nail in tyre nail in offside rear tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,946 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner egde

OSF Tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 83,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF tyre worn on inner egde

OSF Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,414 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust catalytic convertor rattles

Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,276 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 66,276 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,161 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,499 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 57,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,899 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 42,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 32,028 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 23,497 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 KVT is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

AD04 KVT is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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