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LR04GUD
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LR04GUD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 06 Feb 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,108 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,804 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,441 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front bothside drive shaft has got rust
- Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front fog light not working
- Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear varies places on axle got surface rust
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Front varies places on sub frame got surface rust
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
31 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 152,441 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front fog light not working
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Front varies places on sub frame got surface rust
- Central Front bothside drive shaft has got rust
- Central Rear varies places on axle got surface rust
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,290 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023 9 Jun 20263 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,353 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,138 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,504 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))
5 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,810 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine management light on
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
2 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine management light on
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,331 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
24 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,331 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,418 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,418 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,647 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015 9 Jun 202613 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,979 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,110 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 9 Jun 20262 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,301 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2011 9 Jun 20262 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,301 MI
9 Jun 20268 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,812 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2010 9 Jun 202624 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,103 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2009 9 Jun 202613 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,593 MI
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LR04GUD was registered on 2004-03-09
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