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AD04 KWC

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,827 mi
Last recorded141,827 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 141,827 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,410 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 136,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 133,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 133,748 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,510 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 128,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 122,113 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 122,113 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,738 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,425 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/f brake starting to stick.

rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 83,476 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/f brake starting to stick.

rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,344 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2010 68,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,751 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,397 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 KWC is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KWC, 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 KWC is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2004.

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