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GD53GGY
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration GD53GGY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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154 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,501 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front 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))
- covers fitted
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,501 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- covers fitted
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,446 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- covers fitted
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- covers fitted
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,546 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe area. (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
3 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe area. (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,150 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2023 24 Jun 20266 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,852 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022 24 Jun 20266 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,852 MI
24 Jun 20266 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,662 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,865 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,249 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,249 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,098 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018 24 Jun 20264 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,250 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front tyre tread perished
- Oil leak
- Nearside and offside rear tyre treads perished
4 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in nearside front tyre and tread perished
- Oil leak
- Offside front tyre tread perished
- Nearside and offside rear tyre treads perished
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,360 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,774 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,774 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,169 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,067 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,989 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,382 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2011 24 Jun 202612 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 77,382 MI
24 Jun 20269 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,739 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2010 24 Jun 20263 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,622 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2009 24 Jun 20265 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,760 MI
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GD53GGY was registered on 2004-01-12
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