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GD53LGZ
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GD53LGZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 16 Jan 2024
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 192,509 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit
17 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 189,210 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil Springs Corroded
- Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded
- Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Perished And Damp With Grease
- Both Rear Outer Sills Corroding
- Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
- Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perished And Splitting
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 189,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Management Light On
- Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perished And Splitting
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil Springs Corroded
- Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
- Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded
- Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Perished And Damp With Grease
- Both Rear Outer Sills Corroding
5 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 189,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 184,214 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet Release Stiff
- Rear Suspension Components Corroded
- Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
- Offside Rear Parking Brake Low Effort
- Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded
- Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroding
- Front Subframe And Lower Suspension Arms Corroded
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 179,867 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet reliase stiff
- rear springs corroding
- rear box corroding
- front brake discs worn
- Offside Rear tyre perished
4 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 179,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear springs corroding
- rear box corroding
- front brake discs worn
- bonnet reliase stiff
- Offside Rear tyre perished
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 174,144 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front headlight stone chipped
- rear exhaust box corroded
- rear coil springs corroded
- Nearside Front outer wing corroding
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 168,517 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2019Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 168,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,017 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing inner edge
- steering pipes damp
- rear exhaust box corroded
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 154,505 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
5 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,691 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
5 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 146,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 140,706 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2015 24 Jun 20267 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,009 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2014 24 Jun 20266 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 126,602 MI
24 Jun 20266 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,602 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2013 24 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 121,468 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
13 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 121,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 115,129 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2011 24 Jun 202631 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 104,537 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202631 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 104,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,591 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,058 MI
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GD53LGZ was registered on 2004-01-15
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