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GD53TTU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration GD53TTU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
15 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,679 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,431 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- EPC light on
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) 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)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- EPC light on
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,005 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti roll bar D bushes worn
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,073 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,135 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,006 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,494 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- centre exhaust joint has a slight blow
7 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,039 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2019 25 Jun 20267 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,055 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018 25 Jun 20261 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brakes binding slightly
3 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,003 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2017 25 Jun 202628 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,291 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,171 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
4 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,724 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,214 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2013 25 Jun 202624 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,945 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2012 25 Jun 20264 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,478 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
13 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,167 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2010 25 Jun 202616 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,014 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009 25 Jun 202611 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,703 MI
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GD53TTU was registered on 2004-02-06
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