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SW04NUB
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration SW04NUB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 12 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
13 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 173,716 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nsf and osf (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 173,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom sill inner and outer sill osf and nsf (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nsf and osf (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 167,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Coil spring corroded also worn x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,554 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,087 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 152,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
11 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,529 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,221 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,962 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,480 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,480 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,338 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018 13 Jun 202626 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,568 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017 13 Jun 202620 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,328 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016 13 Jun 20263 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,102 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,067 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
3 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,067 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,256 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,942 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2012 13 Jun 202610 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,888 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2011 13 Jun 202628 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,556 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2010 13 Jun 202615 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,151 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,679 MI
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SW04NUB was registered on 2004-06-15
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