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GD53DYX
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration GD53DYX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 27 Feb 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
28 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,768 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible Heavily damaged (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,836 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
22 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,757 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
21 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,606 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023 25 Jun 202613 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,291 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,090 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2021 25 Jun 202611 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,781 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020 25 Jun 20269 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,596 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,591 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018 25 Jun 202612 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 47,591 MI
25 Jun 20263 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,442 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017 25 Jun 202613 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,145 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016 25 Jun 20266 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,867 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2015 25 Jun 20268 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,660 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,281 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2013 25 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,715 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012 25 Jun 202612 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,267 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011 25 Jun 202612 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,157 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010 25 Jun 20266 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,569 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2009 25 Jun 20266 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 15,569 MI
25 Jun 202617 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,011 MI
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GD53DYX was registered on 2004-01-22
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