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ML54BUV
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
General Information
- Registration ML54BUV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,005 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- underside fully wet
23 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,253 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,896 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023 18 Jun 202626 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
18 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,647 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022 18 Jun 20265 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,221 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021 18 Jun 20265 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,166 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020 18 Jun 202620 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,323 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019 18 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,039 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- engine bay restricted view
23 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- engine bay restricted view
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- check engine light on
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,002 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2017 18 Jun 202619 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,990 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016 18 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,200 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015 18 Jun 202620 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,428 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014 18 Jun 202624 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,087 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2013 18 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,274 MI
Expiry date: 31 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)
27 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,058 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2011 18 Jun 202628 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,054 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2010 18 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,074 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,342 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2008 18 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML54BUV was registered on 2004-09-30
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