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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GD53LEJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear fixing has slight slight movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate when ignition switched to on position (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front side repeater has water ingress but does not affect light output
- engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view
- Nearside Rear light cluster has water ingress but does not affect light output
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,463 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted to near side rear of the vehicle, couldn't check seat belt
- removed items from drivers view
- boot full
16 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- boot full
- child seat fitted to near side rear of the vehicle, couldn't check seat belt
- removed items from drivers view
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,597 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing
15 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,499 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- adjusted head light adjuster
- removed items from drivers view
- child seats fitted to rear of vehicle couldn't check seat belts
15 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,478 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015 24 Jun 202615 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,009 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2014 24 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,725 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013 24 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,575 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012 24 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,582 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2011 24 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 30,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,946 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010 24 Jun 202621 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,946 MI
24 Jun 202610 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,261 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,403 MI
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GD53LEJ was registered on 2004-02-03
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