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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FN53FEH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 12 Jan 2019
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 181,124 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the legal limit and worn smooth on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,536 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Misting of oil around PAS rack
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Slight oil leak from engine area
- Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded but not leaking exhaust gases
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Outer wheel arch has slight corrosion but no sharp edges
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,080 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- Slight exhaust blow from flexi
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 145,086 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 144,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 143,292 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2014 5 Jun 202623 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 134,714 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013 5 Jun 202623 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 134,714 MI
5 Jun 202626 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,092 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
7 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 105,007 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011 5 Jun 20265 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,880 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 98,698 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
14 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 98,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
11 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,302 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2009 5 Jun 202616 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,314 MI
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FN53FEH was registered on 2004-01-02
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