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OV54BLJ
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV54BLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 07 Dec 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
8 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 153,950 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,950 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,037 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,349 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2024 3 Jul 202622 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,806 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- all rear suspension corroded
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,105 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion to all front and rear suspension
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion to all front and rear suspension
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,407 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021 3 Jul 202630 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,467 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020 3 Jul 202627 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,743 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019 3 Jul 202626 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,807 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both headlamp lens's deteriorated
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,210 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
25 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,718 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 3 Jul 202625 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,595 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 3 Jul 202626 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,533 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
27 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,975 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,450 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 3 Jul 202618 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,043 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,872 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 3 Jul 202615 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,829 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009Advisory 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)
27 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,963 MI
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OV54BLJ was registered on 2004-09-29
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