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FX04FEK
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FX04FEK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 211,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
- exhaust rear box corroded
- engine cover fitted
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 205,979 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 205,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 203,070 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise both rear shock absorber dust covers perished.
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 199,425 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- rear coil springs corroded
- exhaust back box corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 194,990 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- rear coil springs corroded
- nail in nsr tyre
- exhaust back box corroded
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 190,780 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust back box corroded
- both rear coil springs corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 185,996 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust back box deteriorated
- both rear bump stops heavily deteriorated
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 185,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at CAT converter (7.1.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and track rod (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust back box deteriorated
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- both rear bump stops heavily deteriorated
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 182,129 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 175,353 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 167,241 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 167,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 159,890 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 159,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 151,251 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012 5 Jun 202616 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 143,967 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 143,967 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
17 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 143,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 130,327 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 103,958 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
8 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 74,018 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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FX04FEK was registered on 2004-03-01
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