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WD53EAC
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration WD53EAC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 29 Jan 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 136,424 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area- soft when thumb pressure applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 136,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area marked in chalk near trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area- soft when thumb pressure applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,907 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,110 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,642 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,849 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,470 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,640 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021 6 Jul 202613 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,066 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,315 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,315 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,069 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)
12 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,069 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,101 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2017 6 Jul 202621 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,013 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016 6 Jul 202610 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,663 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,256 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 6 Jul 202612 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,874 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2013 6 Jul 202620 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,678 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2012 6 Jul 202611 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,118 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2011 6 Jul 202612 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,777 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2010 6 Jul 20263 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,779 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2009 6 Jul 202629 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
19 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,974 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,974 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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WD53EAC was registered on 2004-01-23
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