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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GL53UGM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 186,049 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 186,049 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,993 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2023 20 Jun 202610 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 174,945 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Various engine oil leaks
- Some play in O/S fromt drive shaft
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,463 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre in poor condition tyre worn low on inner edge
- Offside Front tyre in poor condition
24 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,164 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion in offside rear brake pipe
26 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,568 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded
- Oil leak Small ()
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,094 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017 20 Jun 202626 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 156,624 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2016 20 Jun 20266 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,807 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2015 20 Jun 202624 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,988 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2014 20 Jun 202630 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 113,330 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2013 20 Jun 202624 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 112,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,786 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012 20 Jun 202626 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,260 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,419 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,373 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,541 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 20 Jun 202630 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,955 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2008 20 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL53UGM was registered on 2004-01-02
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