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GD53FDP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration GD53FDP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 06 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 91,853 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- subframe corroded
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
31 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 91,853 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- subframe corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,146 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
24 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 85,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,332 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 79,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,657 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,651 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023 20 Jun 202621 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,657 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- nsr spring corroded
- fuel tank straps corroded
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,990 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,820 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 57,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,515 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyres are cracked and perishing
16 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyres are cracked and perishing
24 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,042 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2018 20 Jun 202626 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,292 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017 20 Jun 202623 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,242 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,722 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2015 20 Jun 202615 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,232 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014 20 Jun 202610 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,482 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013 20 Jun 202620 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,225 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012 20 Jun 202623 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,703 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 20 Jun 202623 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,073 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010 20 Jun 202616 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,098 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2009 20 Jun 202611 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,835 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2008 20 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!
GD53FDP was registered on 2004-01-28
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