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AM53DGV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration AM53DGV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,346 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- mil on..pre 2008
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,346 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- mil on..pre 2008
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,362 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 136,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corrded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,460 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,523 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,297 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,002 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019 16 Jun 202620 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,665 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- rear silencer corroded
9 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
- rear silencer corroded
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,360 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear silencer corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
- Rear silencer corroded
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
18 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,371 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear silencer corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 124,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear silencer corroded
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,980 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015 16 Jun 202611 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,867 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 114,020 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
17 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,020 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,214 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 102,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,068 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
18 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 90,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,408 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 70,655 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
8 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,627 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008 16 Jun 20266 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,528 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AM53DGV was registered on 2003-11-26
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