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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FP54MMJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 22 Feb 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 161,554 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
31 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 161,554 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,353 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- undersealed underneath
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 157,353 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- undersealed underneath
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,374 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
6 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,183 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,972 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,049 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps starting misting over (4.1.4 (b))
26 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,089 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,724 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020 5 Jun 202622 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,293 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019 5 Jun 20269 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,447 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,599 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wearing on inner edge
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 114,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wearing on inner edge
29 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,701 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,791 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,222 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 5 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
31 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,778 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,594 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 5 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
20 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,873 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,813 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 5 Jun 202631 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,488 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009 5 Jun 202630 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
11 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,800 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 40,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
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FP54MMJ was registered on 2004-10-22
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