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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GD53GGU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 29 Jan 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,690 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,185 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) 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
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,045 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,011 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,584 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,524 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2018 24 Jun 202618 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,524 MI
24 Jun 202625 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,511 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,511 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,645 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016 24 Jun 202628 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,109 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015Advisory 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)
28 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,175 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014 24 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,175 MI
24 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,919 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013 24 Jun 202624 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,973 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012 24 Jun 202620 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,955 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011 24 Jun 202630 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,746 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202614 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,338 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2009 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,377 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2008 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 17,377 MI
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GD53GGU was registered on 2004-01-06
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