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LS04XFD
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration LS04XFD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
18
Passes
16
Failures
52.94%
Pass Rate
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143 Total Defects Recorded
29 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,698 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
24 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy Rear silencer removed. (8.1.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Product on light source (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Fog Light lens cracked
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,540 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- exhaust system corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- general under-body corrosion
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 0
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,458 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202626 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,537 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR/NSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR/NSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,543 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has age related cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has age related cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have corrosion lines greatly reducing braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 112,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamps with no visible pattern nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emissions fault (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has age related cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has age related cracking in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have corrosion lines greatly reducing braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,297 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- car a bit dirty underneath
- slight front brake imbalance
- o/s door mirror cracked
- both headlamps poor pattern
23 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower front bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- car a bit dirty underneath
- slight front brake imbalance
- o/s door mirror cracked
- both headlamps poor pattern
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,528 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlamps poor pattern
- rear brake pads low
- o/s mirror cracked
- car a bit dirty underneath
- both rear tyres close to legal limit
14 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads low
- o/s mirror cracked
- car a bit dirty underneath
- both rear tyres close to legal limit
- both headlamps poor pattern
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,897 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202617 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,897 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,014 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,383 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202611 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 137,315 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
5 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 127,488 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012 11 Jun 20263 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 127,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
14 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 116,317 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
14 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 116,317 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
30 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 105,866 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 105,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
17 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,363 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009 11 Jun 202617 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 87,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
23 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,160 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2008 11 Jun 202618 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 63,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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