VOLKSWAGEN GOLF NJ04HVA has 30 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 169,938 miles 11 months ago on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 12:18.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Sunday 25th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

NJ04HVA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 2026169,938 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 2025169,810 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202425TH OCTOBER 2025165,453 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Both Front Upper Strut Top Mounts
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202325TH OCTOBER 2024159,575 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both...to Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both...to Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2023159,575 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both...to Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both...to Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MINOR - Offside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202225TH OCTOBER 2023148,729 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202125TH OCTOBER 2022140,370 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Too Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Play In F/o/s Top Strut Mounting
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202021ST OCTOBER 2021134,610 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both...to Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 2020134,610 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both...to Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED29TH MAY 201910TH DECEMBER 2020128,930 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both...to Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH MAY 201810TH JUNE 2019124,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both...to Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED29TH MAY 2018124,641 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both...to Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED30TH MAY 201710TH JUNE 2018120,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Blade Split
  2. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Worn
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Worn
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Pipes To Hoses Corroding
  6. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Pipes To Hoses Corroding
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
FAILED30TH MAY 2017120,072 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking To Caliper.....corroded (3.6.a.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Detached (2.7.2b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Caliper (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Blade Split
  9. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Worn
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Worn
  12. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Pipes To Hoses Corroding
  13. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Pipes To Hoses Corroding
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  15. ADVISORY - Slight Bind In F/n/s Brake
  16. FAIL - Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort Both (3.7.b.5a)
PASSED26TH MAY 201610TH JUNE 2017122,636 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Handbrake Will Require Attention Shortly
  2. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both To Hoses (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both From Hoses (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Low 3mm & Bald On Inner Edge
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit & Bald On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Wear
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Slight Bind
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Showing Signs Of Wear
FAILED26TH MAY 2016122,636 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Handbrake Will Require Attention Shortly
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Left. (1.8)
  5. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both To Hoses (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both From Hoses (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Low 3mm & Bald On Inner Edge
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit & Bald On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Wear
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Slight Bind
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Showing Signs Of Wear
PASSED21ST MAY 201510TH JUNE 2016103,877 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Four Tyres Bold On Inner Edges On Raised Platform Sections Of Tread.
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Shock Absorber Rubber Assistors Deteriorated
FAILED19TH MAY 2015103,877 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - All Four Tyres Bold On Inner Edges On Raised Platform Sections Of Tread.
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Shock Absorber Rubber Assistors Deteriorated
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Lower Arm Rearmost Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement.
PASSED29TH MAY 201410TH JUNE 201593,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH JUNE 201310TH JUNE 201479,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED22ND MAY 201379,373 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED31ST MAY 20123RD JUNE 201366,969 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Broken (cat Joint)
FAILED31ST MAY 201266,969 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Broken (cat Joint)
PASSED20TH MAY 20113RD JUNE 201256,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Sat Nav Holder On Dash
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Discs Deteriorated On Inside
PASSED4TH JUNE 20103RD JUNE 201146,266 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED2ND JUNE 201046,266 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH APRIL 200915TH APRIL 201030,391 MI
FAILED6TH APRIL 200930,010 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Rear Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (5.2.5b)
PASSED7TH APRIL 20086TH APRIL 200922,719 MI
PASSED30TH MAY 20077TH JUNE 200817,182 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

NJ04HVA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

NJ04HVA MOT Comments

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NJ04HVA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 169,938 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,092 miles

NJ04HVA FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration NJ04HVA was manufactured on Monday 7th June 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 169,938 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,092 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means NJ04HVA has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 85 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 12 Major, 0 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does NJ04HVA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 20th September 2026 NJ04HVA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is NJ04HVA Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 20th September 2026 NJ04HVA does have Tax. Read more

When does NJ04HVA Tax expire?

The current Tax for NJ04HVA will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does NJ04HVA MOT expire?

The current MOT for NJ04HVA will expire in 1 month on Sunday 25th October 2026. Read more

When did NJ04HVA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for NJ04HVA was on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 12:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has NJ04HVA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for NJ04HVA we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has NJ04HVA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for NJ04HVA we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is NJ04HVA?

NJ04HVA is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has NJ04HVA done?

The odometer reading for NJ04HVA at the last MOT in October 2025 was 169,938 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,092 miles per year. Read more

How old is NJ04HVA?

The vehicle NJ04HVA was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 7th June 2004. Read more

What colour is NJ04HVA?

The official colour of NJ04HVA is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does NJ04HVA have?

NJ04HVA has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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