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AD04 KWA

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,420 mi
Last recorded123,420 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 123,420 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,031 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 115,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 107,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,718 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 100,718 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,008 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light illuminated on dash

n/s + o/s headlamp aims week

Fail 29 Aug 2014 89,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light illuminated on dash

n/s + o/s headlamp aims week

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp aims dull

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,010 miles

Reversing lights not working.

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

Evidence of previous excessive heat on o/s rear brake disc.

Malfunction indicator light illuminated.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,010 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Evidence of previous excessive heat on o/s rear brake disc.

Malfunction indicator light illuminated.

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

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

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

Reversing lights not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,119 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rattle on 2nd cat

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,133 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,648 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 KWA is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KWA, 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 KWA is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2004.

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