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GD53FGN
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GD53FGN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2023
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,822 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,695 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,827 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) 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
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,693 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,693 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,593 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wiper blade worn
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,657 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear advise middle box leaking rear box heavy rust
8 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear advise middle box leaking rear box heavy rust
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,176 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing uneven on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Childseats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belts
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at joint, not insecure (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear tyre flat and has nail in tread
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- engine cover fitted
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing uneven on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at joint, not insecure (7.1.2)
- Nearside rear tyre flat and has nail in tread
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine cover fitted
- Childseats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belts
26 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,386 MI
20 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,386 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2015 20 Jun 202610 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,518 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2014 20 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,331 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
28 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
11 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,923 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012 20 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
16 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,887 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,884 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,540 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,661 MI
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GD53FGN was registered on 2004-01-29
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