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OV53PNK
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV53PNK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 25 Mar 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
20
Passes
4
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
21 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 170,455 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,301 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,351 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,866 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
13 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,616 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,180 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on inner edge
- rear springs rusty
- front brake hoses slightly perishing
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,411 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,126 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,539 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has been run flat and inner and outer side walls damaged
10 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has been run flat and inner and outer side walls damaged
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,096 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
4 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,927 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017 30 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,722 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 30 Jun 20268 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,709 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 30 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,221 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014 30 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,052 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013 30 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,083 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012 30 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,753 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2011Advisory 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)
10 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,739 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2010 30 Jun 202628 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,420 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009 30 Jun 202628 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,882 MI
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OV53PNK was registered on 2004-02-09
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