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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS53SGV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested started test all readings high, abandoned test (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front bumper skirt & underside trim loose
- oil light on
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
3 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,805 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2018 12 Jun 202611 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,025 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads getting low on texture (advise discs on pad change)
- rear child seats fitted
- SOME BRAKE LINES ON REAR UNSIGHTED
11 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads getting low on texture (advise discs on pad change)
- rear child seats fitted
- SOME BRAKE LINES ON REAR UNSIGHTED
7 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,691 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust getting rusty / slight leak on center joint
- all four tyres near limit / both front' very close' to limit!
- advise wheels off rear metal brake pipe check
15 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,087 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2015Advisory 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)
18 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,618 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014 12 Jun 20266 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,147 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2013 12 Jun 20266 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
30 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,125 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,744 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,744 MI
12 Jun 202618 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,019 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2010 12 Jun 202629 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,110 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009 12 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 27,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,571 MI
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LS53SGV was registered on 2004-02-27
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