VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GK53LLC has 24 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,681 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 30th October 2025 at 09:51.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 5th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

GK53LLC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 2026136,681 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Axle / Susp. Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (damaged) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20245TH NOVEMBER 2025128,622 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Hoses From Body To Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear Tyres Have Cracks In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Handbrake Has Little Reserve Travel
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2024128,608 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Hoses From Body To Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear Tyres Have Cracks In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Handbrake Requirements Only Just Met
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202331ST OCTOBER 2024125,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear Tyres Have Small Cracks In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202231ST OCTOBER 2023124,188 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Beam Corroded
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2022124,185 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Beam Corroded
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202131ST OCTOBER 2022122,711 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202031ST OCTOBER 2021120,705 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Heavily Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Heavily Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201931ST OCTOBER 2020118,311 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2019118,300 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Brake Servo Damaged And Function Impaired Servo Brake Pipe (1.1.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201829TH OCTOBER 2019108,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged Clasp/cover (missing) (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201729TH OCTOBER 201893,361 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 201629TH OCTOBER 201781,392 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml On
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201529TH OCTOBER 201672,178 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201429TH OCTOBER 201560,060 MI
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 201460,059 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20145TH FEBRUARY 201554,462 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20133RD FEBRUARY 201442,085 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20112ND OCTOBER 201229,230 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH JULY 201015TH JULY 201121,053 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 200930TH JUNE 201018,691 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20083RD APRIL 200915,766 MI
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20079TH FEBRUARY 200813,132 MI
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 200713,132 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK53LLC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

GK53LLC MOT Comments

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GK53LLC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,681 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,509 miles

GK53LLC FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GK53LLC was manufactured on Wednesday 21st January 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 136,681 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,509 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK53LLC has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 62 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 13 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does GK53LLC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 GK53LLC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK53LLC Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 GK53LLC does have Tax. Read more

When does GK53LLC Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK53LLC will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK53LLC MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK53LLC will expire in 6 months on Thursday 5th November 2026. Read more

When did GK53LLC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK53LLC was on Thursday 30th October 2025 at 09:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK53LLC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for GK53LLC we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK53LLC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for GK53LLC we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK53LLC?

GK53LLC is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GK53LLC done?

The odometer reading for GK53LLC at the last MOT in October 2025 was 136,681 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,509 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK53LLC?

The vehicle GK53LLC was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 21st January 2004. Read more

What colour is GK53LLC?

The official colour of GK53LLC is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GK53LLC have?

GK53LLC has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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