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OV53UXF
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV53UXF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
4 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 219,869 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle bush mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable outer casing slightly damaged. (1.1.15 (a))
- Front Engine covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (1 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle bush mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (1 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 192,179 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded 3-4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded 3-4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded 3-4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded 3-4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection.
- Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,413 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 171,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,480 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,480 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
16 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,889 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leak
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,028 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- centre exhaust bracket broken but not insecure
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
12 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- centre exhaust bracket broken but not insecure
- Oil leak ()
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,420 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- front tyres worn on inner edges
- exhaust support broken but not insecure
- Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushed both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,329 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
- child seat fitted
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
20 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,891 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2016 2 Jul 202622 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,529 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
22 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,834 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,947 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
20 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
7 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,035 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,921 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2011 2 Jul 202622 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,260 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,628 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2009 2 Jul 20265 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,398 MI
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OV53UXF was registered on 2004-01-06
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