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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD53TVE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 213,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamp broken, and bracket loose (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- coolant leak from nearside cylinder head water outlet ( top rad hose and temperature sender housing).
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both 'front to rears' at rear (1.1.11 (c))
28 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 202,063 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2020 5 Jun 202622 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 201,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 193,566 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- nearside park brake effort low
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 184,237 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all at rear end oil spray (3.6.B.2c)
16 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 175,294 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
16 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 175,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
28 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 158,548 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,548 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 137,011 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015 5 Jun 202622 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,481 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014 5 Jun 202616 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 108,420 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2013 5 Jun 202616 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 99,539 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,170 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011 5 Jun 20265 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,612 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010 5 Jun 20265 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 73,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
8 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,595 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2009 5 Jun 202616 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,671 MI
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FD53TVE was registered on 2004-01-07
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