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DN53WRF
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration DN53WRF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 08 Aug 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
9 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,901 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
9 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 83,901 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
18 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 61,793 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody has slight surface corrosion
21 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 61,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- front and rear suspension rusty
- engine and gearbox leaking oil
- crash damaged n/s/f
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,600 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,118 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 56,501 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 56,501 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
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,708 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021 20 Jun 202611 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,512 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,880 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2019 20 Jun 202615 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,880 MI
20 Jun 202615 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,299 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018 20 Jun 202614 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 47,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
15 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,422 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,198 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016 20 Jun 20267 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,894 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015 20 Jun 20267 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 40,894 MI
20 Jun 20268 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,693 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 20 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,677 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013 20 Jun 20268 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,119 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012 20 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,743 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,743 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,575 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,575 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,311 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009 20 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,162 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2009 20 Jun 202621 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,789 MI
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DN53WRF was registered on 2004-02-23
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