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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration ML54BUJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Vehicle overheated during emissions test test abandond (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Timing chain noisey
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,691 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Both rear tyres scolloped on inside
21 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Both rear tyres scolloped on inside
27 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,313 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018 18 Jun 202627 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 118,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,573 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
- Front both tyres are low on inner edges
25 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
- Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
- Front both tyres are low on inner edges
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,540 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2016 18 Jun 20268 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
27 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,631 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2015 18 Jun 202621 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,302 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,302 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,558 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013 18 Jun 202623 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,250 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,068 MI
18 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,068 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2011 18 Jun 202628 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,181 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,809 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2009 18 Jun 20264 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,534 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2008 18 Jun 20264 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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ML54BUJ was registered on 2004-09-30
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