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AF53GVR
2003 VOLKSWAGEN T
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AF53GVR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model T
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 12 Nov 2026
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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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99 Total Defects Recorded
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 219,713 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 219,562 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but out of area
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 219,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but out of area
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 218,309 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- undertarys fitted
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 215,531 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 214,509 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 211,332 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021 16 Jun 202630 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 207,913 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 207,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner 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)
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 204,122 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 198,825 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 194,514 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 194,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Underbonnet bulkhead (1.9.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 191,491 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 16 Jun 202631 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 191,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 186,749 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 186,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 177,233 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 16 Jun 202628 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 170,100 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 170,100 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 162,194 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 155,684 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 16 Jun 202621 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 155,684 MI
16 Jun 20262 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 146,265 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
1 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 146,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
14 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 136,406 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2009 16 Jun 202613 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 136,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 109,518 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2008 16 Jun 202617 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 89,136 MI
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AF53GVR was registered on 2003-12-01
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