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FN04ERK
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
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- Registration FN04ERK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,178 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
12 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) 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))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,730 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,624 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- lower engine mount bolt missing
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- lower engine mount bolt missing
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,307 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
6 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,849 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front both front tyres worn slightly inner edges
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
23 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,817 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2022 5 Jun 20265 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,927 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer partially blocked
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 879,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested test cancelled Failing co & lambda at fast idle co too high to read at tick over (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer partially blocked
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,467 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust blow centre silencer
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- heatshield insecure over centre silencer
20 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- exhaust blow centre silencer
- heatshield insecure over centre silencer
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,869 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2018 5 Jun 202629 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,597 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring end missing, @ 20-30 cm
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,253 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202626 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,922 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 5 Jun 20262 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,210 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202624 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,374 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,992 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2012 5 Jun 202620 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,788 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2011 5 Jun 202623 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,901 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2010 5 Jun 202619 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,690 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2009 5 Jun 202620 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,945 MI
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FN04ERK was registered on 2004-04-16
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