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FN04ERZ
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FN04ERZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 11 Apr 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 175,333 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,883 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 171,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,137 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2024 5 Jun 20263 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 168,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,757 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside front sill corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside front sill corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,221 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill to inner floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Hand travel a little high
22 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,269 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn low tread outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,029 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Stone chip in Zone B
6 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,207 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,473 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
16 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,351 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,048 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 5 Jun 202623 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,569 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014 5 Jun 202623 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,097 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,961 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,145 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,338 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2011 5 Jun 20269 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,275 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010 5 Jun 20268 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,657 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,311 MI
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FN04ERZ was registered on 2004-04-19
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