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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration WN04LPJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c)) 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
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Body component insecure Bonnet not locking (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R caliper lever not returning fully (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level Brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,602 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
2 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
6 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,767 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- mil light illuminated ,not currently testable for this year vehicle
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 133,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction various air fresheners and mascots hanging from mirror and sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- mil light illuminated ,not currently testable for this year vehicle
- gear knob insecure ,falls off
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,034 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 26 Jun 20261 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,202 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017 26 Jun 202612 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,985 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016 26 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,408 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015 26 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,408 MI
26 Jun 202626 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,456 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 26 Jun 202626 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
27 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,115 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 26 Jun 202627 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
2 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,248 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2012 26 Jun 20262 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
27 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,823 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 26 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,752 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2010 26 Jun 202615 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
14 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,637 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2009 26 Jun 202613 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,485 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2008 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
WN04LPJ was registered on 2004-04-16
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