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GD53LFU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GD53LFU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13
Total Tests
8
Passes
5
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,024 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
6 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 148,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 129,191 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 129,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 113,146 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012 24 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 113,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,721 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,543 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
29 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 83,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
23 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,934 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
29 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,435 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 59,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,184 MI
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GD53LFU was registered on 2004-01-23
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