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FP54CLY
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration FP54CLY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 16 Dec 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 150,693 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tyre cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside the tyre cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on dashboard (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dashboard (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front engine mount bush is slightly worn but not excessive
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle is cracked but not affecting the seat belt security (7.1.2 (d))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive around the engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front washer jet doesn't work however other side does fully operate and cleans windscreen fully
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light bulb is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,519 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,404 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024 4 Jun 202626 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,248 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,918 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2022 4 Jun 202626 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,576 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021 4 Jun 20263 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,059 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no image (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,422 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2019 4 Jun 202612 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working
4 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,193 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
17 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,872 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays obscure some testable items
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,112 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,023 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015 4 Jun 202619 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
22 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,454 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2014 4 Jun 202620 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,829 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2013 4 Jun 20266 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,576 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,890 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,389 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2009 4 Jun 202612 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,513 MI
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FP54CLY was registered on 2004-10-25
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