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ML54XSF
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration ML54XSF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
10 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 154,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cooler insecure
- Oil leak - BORDERLINE
- 'Airbag deactivated' message on dash
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,582 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- oil leak
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- oil leak
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,848 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019 25 Jun 202612 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,638 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded Both front coils (2.4.C.1b)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak Engine ()
1 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 133,083 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,083 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,945 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,925 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014 25 Jun 20264 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 110,310 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 25 Jun 20269 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,234 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,487 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 94,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 87,454 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 82,057 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2009 25 Jun 20269 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 82,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 96,000 MI
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ML54XSF was registered on 2004-11-01
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