GL53MTY - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: Not validGB
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Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,537 mi
Expires: 28 July 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust clamp area leaking but passed emission test (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Drive belt worn, but not excessively Drive belt cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 29 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,537 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Headlamp insecure Nearside headlamp unit insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to headlamp unit insecure (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust clamp area leaking but passed emission test (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Drive belt worn, but not excessively Drive belt cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,025 mi
Expires: 18 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside front and offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Glow plug warning light on indicting fault
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 19 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,025 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside front and offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Glow plug warning light on indicting fault
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear brake pads worn 80% to 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,537 mi
Expires: 01 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Nearside rear & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Engine oil warning light on
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Failed - 02 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,537 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Oil leaking excessively from engine sump nut area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside rear & offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Nearside rear & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Engine oil warning light on
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Passed - 26 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,398 mi
Expires: 25 January 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory offside front and offside rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm and cracking, advise to replace asap 195/65/15
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and c racking. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory front exhaust pipe blowing but not excessive yet.
- Advisory exhaust system corroded/worn.
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 25 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,398 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Obligatory mirror insecure outer cover (3.3 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory offside front and offside rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm and cracking, advise to replace asap 195/65/15
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and c racking. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory front exhaust pipe blowing but not excessive yet.
- Advisory exhaust system corroded/worn.
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 20 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,496 mi
Expires: 19 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 14 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,741 mi
Expires: 13 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
Passed - 14 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,071 mi
Expires: 13 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Failed - 14 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,071 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)
- Major Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Same brightness as a sidelight! (1.3.2d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Passed - 26 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,675 mi
Expires: 01 February 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leaks and oil light staying on.
Failed - 25 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,675 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn thin. (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Oil leaks and oil light staying on.
Passed - 02 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,954 mi
Expires: 01 February 2016
Failed - 02 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,954 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 22 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,898 mi
Passed - 22 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,898 mi
Expires: 21 January 2015
Passed - 16 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,538 mi
Expires: 15 January 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Failed - 16 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,538 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Passed - 06 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,758 mi
Expires: 05 January 2013
Failed - 05 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,758 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passed - 13 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,291 mi
Expires: 12 October 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 15 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,724 mi
Expires: 14 May 2010
Passed - 29 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,840 mi
Expires: 02 January 2009
Passed - 02 January 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,317 mi
Expires: 02 January 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GL53MTY?
The MOT expires on 28 July 2025.
What is the tax status of GL53MTY?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of GL53MTY?
This is a 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Red. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GL53MTY?
This vehicle produces 138 g/km of CO2 emissions.