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FA54TLX
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FA54TLX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
17 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,174 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,367 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,967 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,967 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cracking
- Offside Front tyre cracking
7 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside 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)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cracking
- Offside Front tyre cracking
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,018 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- engine management light on
14 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,161 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2017 5 Jun 202625 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,342 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,554 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,736 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,419 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,300 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,872 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011 5 Jun 20264 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,220 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,729 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202629 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 61,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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FA54TLX was registered on 2004-10-06
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