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GD53LFE
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration GD53LFE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
20 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 188,778 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Rear wiper blade split
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 188,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear wiper blade split
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 187,312 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front tyre showing outer edge wear
- Rear wiper blade rubber split
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple damage (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 187,308 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front tyre showing outer edge wear
- Rear wiper blade rubber split
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple damage (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 186,168 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 186,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- Front Slight Play In Both Front Top Mounts (Not Excessive)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,110 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 184,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,286 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,349 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022 24 Jun 202613 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,683 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,895 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,328 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
26 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,310 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy front bracket broken,still well supported (7.1.4)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,228 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear wiper split
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear tyre tread perished
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front exhaust hanger broken
- Front exhaust flexi corroded
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,899 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 24 Jun 202626 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,696 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015 24 Jun 202626 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,590 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014 24 Jun 202621 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,435 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2013 24 Jun 202623 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,014 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012 24 Jun 202610 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,308 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,386 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010 24 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,463 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009 24 Jun 202610 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,127 MI
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GD53LFE was registered on 2004-02-01
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