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OV04HBU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
General Information
- Registration OV04HBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
13 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- All suspension components corroded
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,102 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,080 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre and rear exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- All suspension components corroded
24 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre and rear exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- All suspension components corroded
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,052 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Suspension components at various different stages of corrosion Front & Rear
- Nearside Front wing corroded
29 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Suspension components at various different stages of corrosion Front & Rear
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front wing corroded
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,046 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,146 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2021 27 Jun 202612 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,314 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,612 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- all tyres showing signs of perishing
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,397 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2018 27 Jun 202628 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,526 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2017 27 Jun 202628 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,526 MI
27 Jun 202624 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,947 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017 27 Jun 202624 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,512 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,083 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,735 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,735 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,511 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,511 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,474 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,418 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 27 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
27 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,874 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 27 Jun 202617 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,597 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2009 27 Jun 202613 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,645 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2008 27 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!
OV04HBU was registered on 2004-03-30
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