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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF04ZFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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- Expired 19 Dec 2025
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,899 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 134,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,136 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2024 17 Jun 202620 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,842 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 129,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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 Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,939 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
- Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle is Under-sealed.
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,090 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers/Under trays fitted
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns, os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,169 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020 17 Jun 20264 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,435 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019 17 Jun 202628 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,102 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2018 17 Jun 202625 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,339 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2017 17 Jun 202625 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,339 MI
17 Jun 202623 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,160 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016 17 Jun 202623 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,160 MI
17 Jun 202616 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,260 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015 17 Jun 202616 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,260 MI
17 Jun 202619 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,061 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014 17 Jun 202619 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,061 MI
17 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,959 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013 17 Jun 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,915 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2012 17 Jun 20269 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,062 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,042 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 17 Jun 20268 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,140 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2009 17 Jun 202619 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,319 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2008 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF04ZFA was registered on 2004-03-21
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