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2004 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
General Information
- Registration GF53YSV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 21 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 210,263 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 197,295 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 182,387 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 182,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,166 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- pad warning light on. broken wire n/s/f
- number plates lights dim
24 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 160,147 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on dash but all pads are ok
24 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 160,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- brake pad warning light on dash but all pads are ok
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,667 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,001 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,551 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,528 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated.
- offside front tyre worn down near to limit.
15 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,747 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre worn on edges
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,739 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016 24 Jun 20263 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,280 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,848 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2014 24 Jun 202612 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,418 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2013 24 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,801 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2012 24 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
20 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,022 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,012 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,007 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,436 MI
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GF53YSV was registered on 2004-01-29
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