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AV53WSE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AV53WSE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 185,682 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
13 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 185,682 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 173,087 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 172,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,056 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))
18 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,798 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,411 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Coolant leak ()
30 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,699 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Signs of fuel leak around fuel filter
- Parking brake only just met the measured requirements
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Condition of wipers
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,412 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016 14 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,704 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015 14 Jun 20261 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,013 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,900 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013 14 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,740 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 14 Jun 202617 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,499 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,386 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,272 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,508 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,253 MI
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AV53WSE was registered on 2003-10-25
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