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AF04HXU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AF04HXU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,484 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,667 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,918 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer wing corroded
- Offside Rear door damaged
- Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,736 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2022 16 Jun 202626 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,518 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 91h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,981 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Reverse lamp not working
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust covers torn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Reverse lamp not working
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,719 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,252 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018 16 Jun 202626 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,107 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
20 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,173 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2016 16 Jun 202618 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,287 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015 16 Jun 202619 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
24 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,322 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2014 16 Jun 202622 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,631 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2013 16 Jun 202620 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,754 MI
16 Jun 202620 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,754 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012 16 Jun 202621 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,475 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011 16 Jun 202619 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,215 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2010 16 Jun 202620 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,634 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2009 16 Jun 202621 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,844 MI
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AF04HXU was registered on 2004-05-26
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