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GD53LHO
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GD53LHO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
19 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 176,130 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside faster (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 176,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside faster (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,346 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 169,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,797 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- advise rear exhaust mount deteriorated
23 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 162,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise rear exhaust mount deteriorated
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 152,270 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 152,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,663 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe severely corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- nearside wiper blade split
20 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,663 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside wiper blade split
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe severely corroded
15 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,993 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,341 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
1 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,967 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,000 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2012 24 Jun 20266 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,980 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
31 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,953 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2010 24 Jun 20261 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,541 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009 24 Jun 20261 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,990 MI
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GD53LHO was registered on 2004-02-06
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