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GD53GHB
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
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- Registration GD53GHB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 65,156 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 65,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 64,200 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 64,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- slight play on both inner tie rods
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 62,037 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 62,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 60,117 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 60,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,886 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022 24 Jun 202629 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 58,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
30 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,880 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,358 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,634 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019 24 Jun 202625 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,399 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN
- FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,538 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,302 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front centre exhaust bracket broken
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,726 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,332 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
31 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,439 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,966 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,310 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,871 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010 24 Jun 202617 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 22,871 MI
24 Jun 20269 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,851 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,650 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202631 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,089 MI
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GD53GHB was registered on 2004-01-21
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