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GD53DWY
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3200cc
General Information
- Registration GD53DWY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3200cc
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- Expires 26 Sep 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,717 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,914 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,912 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
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,574 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024 24 Jun 202627 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,420 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023 24 Jun 202627 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
14 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,078 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,200 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2021 24 Jun 20269 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,356 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
19 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,410 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,497 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018 24 Jun 202623 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,059 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017 24 Jun 202624 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,340 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015 24 Jun 202623 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,533 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2014 24 Jun 202611 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,021 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013 24 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
10 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,618 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 24 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,584 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011 24 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 30,584 MI
24 Jun 20263 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,311 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010 24 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,343 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009 24 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 18,343 MI
24 Jun 20267 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,884 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008 24 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,858 MI
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GD53DWY was registered on 2004-01-15
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