# GF53ZGR — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT History & Vehicle Check

GF53ZGR is a Blue VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Diesel (1896cc), first registered 2003-10-29. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for GF53ZGR — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | GF53ZGR |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1896cc |
| First registered | 2003-10-29 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2016-05-19 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 14
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 71.43%
- Total defects recorded: 21

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-13 17:23:41 | PASSED | 92,401 MI | 2016-05-19 00:00:00 |
| 2015-05-13 10:06:07 | FAILED | 92,399 MI | — |
| 2014-05-20 14:50:03 | PASSED | 84,000 MI | 2015-05-19 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-04 12:58:36 | PASSED | 77,376 MI | 2014-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-04 11:00:21 | FAILED | 77,376 MI | — |
| 2012-01-21 13:26:50 | PASSED | 70,020 MI | 2013-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2011-01-29 10:03:28 | PASSED | 64,630 MI | 2012-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2010-01-30 13:58:53 | FAILED | 59,277 MI | — |
| 2010-01-30 13:58:53 | PASSED | 59,277 MI | 2011-01-29 00:00:00 |
| 2008-11-03 10:10:35 | PASSED | 50,601 MI | 2009-11-02 00:00:00 |
| 2008-05-29 16:59:32 | PASSED | 46,077 MI | 2009-05-28 00:00:00 |
| 2008-05-29 12:46:28 | FAILED | 46,077 MI | — |
| 2007-11-03 10:39:06 | PASSED | 41,527 MI | 2008-11-02 00:00:00 |
| 2006-10-24 13:25:24 | PASSED | 29,881 MI | 2007-10-29 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2015-05-13 17:23:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2015-05-13 10:06:07 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2013-01-04 12:58:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2013-01-04 11:00:21 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2012-01-21 13:26:50 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

**2011-01-29 10:03:28 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Non obligatory mirror damaged

**2010-01-30 13:58:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

**2010-01-30 13:58:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2008-05-29 12:46:28 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for GF53ZGR is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/GF53ZGR. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.