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GD53FFO
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration GD53FFO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 12 Sep 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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120 Total Defects Recorded
1 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,682 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,950 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 85,950 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,406 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2024 20 Jun 20268 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 84,406 MI
20 Jun 20268 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,777 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,270 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,052 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,611 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,055 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019 20 Jun 202626 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,982 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
5 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,526 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake discs are heavily corroded and pitted , strongly advise replacement
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear tyres starting to split open on outer shoulder
- Nearside Front washer jet faulty no spray pattern
5 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split all round outer shoulder and shows cords (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front washer jet faulty no spray pattern
- Rear brake discs are heavily corroded and pitted , strongly advise replacement
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear tyres starting to split open on outer shoulder
12 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,998 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre worn to 2.2mm
- rear brake discs heavily corroded
- both front tyres slightly perished
6 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,956 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2015 20 Jun 20266 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,575 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014 20 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,218 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2013 20 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,988 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012 20 Jun 202618 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,149 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2011 20 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
18 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,789 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,262 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
30 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
22 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,608 MI
20 Jun 202622 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,608 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009 20 Jun 20269 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,502 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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GD53FFO was registered on 2004-01-22
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