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VO53BAV
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration VO53BAV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 11 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 174,274 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm anchor bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Bump stops both sides are broken .
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes pipes corroded slightly . (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have lift when unladen . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 174,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing . (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes pipes corroded slightly . (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm anchor bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Bump stops both sides are broken .
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have lift when unladen . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,020 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 170,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front 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))
3 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,480 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,014 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2024 9 Jun 20263 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 162,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,618 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2023 9 Jun 202620 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 152,124 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022 9 Jun 202612 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,289 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2021 9 Jun 202620 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,410 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019 9 Jun 202629 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,773 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,763 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017 9 Jun 20261 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,564 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016 9 Jun 202611 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,672 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015 9 Jun 202619 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,920 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 9 Jun 202624 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,709 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013 9 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,088 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2012 9 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,505 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2011 9 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,584 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010 9 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,417 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2009 9 Jun 20268 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,153 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009 9 Jun 202630 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,259 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008 9 Jun 202630 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 18,259 MI
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VO53BAV was registered on 2004-01-30
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