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AF53ZBL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration AF53ZBL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,883 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2024Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flex. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle. (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased. (1.1.11 (c))
7 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 175,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor rear holed within 30cm. (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s/f wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flex. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle. (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased. (1.1.11 (c))
2 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,380 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside rear brake slightly binding
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (just end part to flexi section) (1.1.11 (c))
30 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 167,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside rear brake slightly binding
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (just end part to flexi section) (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,232 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (just end part to flexi section) (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,105 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve between front and centre sections of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
20 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts worn on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve between front and centre sections of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,852 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
21 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to above defect (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalyst section of exhaust system (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,758 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,345 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear discs corroded
29 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear discs corroded
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,739 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front tyre valve deteriorated.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,464 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,506 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,672 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202630 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
23 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,981 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202624 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,256 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,623 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2011 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,578 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2010 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
5 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,005 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,664 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2008 11 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,815 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2007 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 28,815 MI
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