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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF53RYX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 23 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,294 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2026 15 Jun 202618 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- General corrosion underneath vehicle
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- General corrosion underneath vehicle
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,893 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2025 15 Jun 20268 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,398 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2024 15 Jun 20268 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,372 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2023 15 Jun 202614 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,964 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022 15 Jun 202624 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,922 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres cracking
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,922 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres cracking
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,825 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021 15 Jun 202621 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,213 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019 15 Jun 202615 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,792 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light on
9 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,677 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017 15 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,249 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2016 15 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,869 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015 15 Jun 202613 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,324 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014 15 Jun 202614 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,257 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 15 Jun 20269 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,449 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012 15 Jun 20269 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,449 MI
15 Jun 20262 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,768 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2011 15 Jun 20262 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,378 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2010 15 Jun 20265 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,290 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2009 15 Jun 202621 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,207 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2008 15 Jun 202626 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,189 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2007 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF53RYX was registered on 2003-09-01
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