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OV04FGK
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2000cc
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- Registration OV04FGK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
15 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,589 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
13 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Braking system leaking vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake travel becoming excessive
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,864 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
30 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Braking system leaking servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,361 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
1 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,204 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
1 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,871 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,626 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
20 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,182 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,167 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- play in both inner steering rack joints
- underside suspension components have slight corrosion
8 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- underside suspension components have slight corrosion
- play in both inner steering rack joints
27 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,614 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
27 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,355 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
24 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,269 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2013 28 Jun 202625 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,898 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2013 28 Jun 202625 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,898 MI
28 Jun 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,359 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,020 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2011 28 Jun 20264 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,838 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 28 Jun 202621 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,051 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2009 28 Jun 202623 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,718 MI
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OV04FGK was registered on 2004-03-18
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