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OV53PLN
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV53PLN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 11 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,248 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,290 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2026 2 Jul 202616 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,847 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2025 2 Jul 202612 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,954 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
5 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 133,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,594 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022 2 Jul 202620 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,992 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,870 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,870 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,800 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2019 2 Jul 202629 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,089 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018 2 Jul 20269 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,361 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on outside edge
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,299 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016 2 Jul 202624 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,483 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,623 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014 2 Jul 20263 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,954 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,904 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012 2 Jul 20263 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,904 MI
2 Jul 202625 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,842 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,985 MI
2 Jul 202628 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,985 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 2 Jul 202630 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,272 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV53PLN was registered on 2004-01-16
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