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GL53VCE
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration GL53VCE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,967 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
11 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,735 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,383 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,069 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,784 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,475 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,679 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,457 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,966 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted to n/s/r at time of test
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,632 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,834 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,610 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014 1 Jul 202619 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,610 MI
1 Jul 202620 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,184 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013 1 Jul 202615 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
12 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,495 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012 1 Jul 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,464 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011 1 Jul 202618 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,945 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2010 1 Jul 202611 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,175 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2009 1 Jul 202613 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,390 MI
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GL53VCE was registered on 2004-01-02
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