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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL04HMD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,322 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside damage wing front/wing rear /rear door
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop links both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,892 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Bub frame has corrosion
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,051 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023 12 Jun 202621 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,607 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022 12 Jun 202617 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 79,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,199 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,602 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020 12 Jun 20268 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,315 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 12 Jun 202625 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,392 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,972 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202610 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,623 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,223 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,500 MI
12 Jun 202617 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,500 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,101 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,584 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,217 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,354 MI
12 Jun 202625 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,354 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 12 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,618 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009 12 Jun 202622 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,064 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 12 Jun 202621 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 16,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
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SL04HMD was registered on 2004-03-01
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