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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SP54XBJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,053 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,971 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,214 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,382 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,986 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015 17 Dec 201417 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,622 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2014 11 Nov 20136 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,835 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013 2 Nov 20127 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,128 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2012 7 Nov 20114 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
3 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,521 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
6 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,990 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,507 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2009 21 Oct 20086 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,879 MI
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SP54XBJ was registered on 2004-09-19
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