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SW04UCD
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1600cc
General Information
- Registration SW04UCD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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- Expires 11 Sep 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
10 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,430 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,708 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 75,706 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,076 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 74,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,984 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,317 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,656 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,971 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
24 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 66,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,169 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019 5 Jun 202625 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,299 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,822 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,822 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,710 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016Reason(s) for failure
- NSR & OSR Tyres cracking on the side walls Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,498 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,491 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014 5 Jun 202614 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,071 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2013 5 Jun 20268 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,324 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,136 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,747 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2010 5 Jun 202615 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,870 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2009 5 Jun 202620 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,621 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
20 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 14,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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SW04UCD was registered on 2004-06-30
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