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AD04 KWE

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,594 mi
Last recorded99,594 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,594 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,400 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 93,393 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,965 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,790 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting/cracking in between treads 195 65 15

Fail 3 Aug 2017 82,790 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres splitting/cracking in between treads 195 65 15

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,575 miles

Rear brakes, application slightly uneven ,adjustment repair may be required

Rear tyres cracks within tread areas ,ply or cords not visible

Fail 7 Jul 2016 80,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front and centre joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill along lower edge and beside repair patch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at lower edge (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear brakes, application slightly uneven .adjustment ,repair may be required

Rear tyres cracks within tread areas ,ply or cords not visible

bonnet safety catch partially seized

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,097 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,489 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 73,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,008 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,470 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,104 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,703 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,834 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 KWE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

AD04 KWE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is AD04 KWE safe to buy?

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