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AM53CEV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration AM53CEV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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105 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 249,456 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 240,535 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear axle beam corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper insecure and unclipped (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front subframe corroded
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 240,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear axle beam corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper insecure and unclipped (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front subframe corroded
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 230,603 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 230,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 217,735 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021 15 Jun 202623 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 205,674 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020 15 Jun 202621 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 205,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor making a noise, possibly no washer liquid or blocked (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested not tested due to brake fluid leaking from o/s/r brake caliper (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated possibly has a puncture (5.2.3 (l))
1 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 193,677 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp loose central (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated either end of hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated either end of hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 192,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp loose central (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated either end of hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated either end of hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 179,831 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018 15 Jun 202630 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 166,072 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear seats not accesable animal cage fitted
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,355 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 145,594 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015 15 Jun 202620 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 145,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,718 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 134,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,235 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 123,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,559 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,925 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2011 15 Jun 202610 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 70,682 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009 15 Jun 202619 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,056 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2008 15 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,978 MI
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AM53CEV was registered on 2003-12-02
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