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GD53GUX
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GD53GUX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 13 Jun 2027
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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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67 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,693 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,353 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2026 24 Jun 20264 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,197 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2025 24 Jun 20264 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 121,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,783 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,862 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- subframe corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
10 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,063 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front weeping around diff area
- Central Front weaping around sump area
3 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,063 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front weaping around sump area
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front weeping around diff area
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,532 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021 24 Jun 202618 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,944 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020 24 Jun 202623 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,464 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,129 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,871 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017 24 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,215 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,362 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015 24 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,855 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014 24 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,855 MI
24 Jun 202617 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,600 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 24 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,154 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2012 24 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,154 MI
24 Jun 202623 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,886 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011 24 Jun 202623 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,886 MI
24 Jun 202621 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,207 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2010 24 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,227 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,684 MI
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GD53GUX was registered on 2004-01-21
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