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GD53GKA
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GD53GKA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 27 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 213,010 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 208,023 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 201,611 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
3 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 201,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 192,178 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2022 25 Jun 202621 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 192,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central outer control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 187,181 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021 25 Jun 202615 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 187,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 174,311 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 161,861 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,559 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018 25 Jun 202612 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,405 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 141,620 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,052 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 133,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,974 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 25 Jun 202615 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,673 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 25 Jun 202615 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 116,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
12 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,275 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,408 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 92,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,916 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2010 25 Jun 202611 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,452 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2009 25 Jun 202610 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,284 MI
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GD53GKA was registered on 2004-01-06
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